Serving 247 students in grades 6-12, Especializada De Bellas Artes ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 10% in PR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Especializada De Bellas Artes ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Especializada De Bellas Artes's student population of 247 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Especializada De Bellas Artes ranks within the top 30% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Especializada De Bellas Artes is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#210 out of 839 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
74%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Especializada De Bellas Artes's ranking?
Especializada De Bellas Artes is ranked #210 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Especializada De Bellas Artes?
The graduation rate of Especializada De Bellas Artes is 90%, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Especializada De Bellas Artes?
247 students attend Especializada De Bellas Artes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Especializada De Bellas Artes students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Especializada De Bellas Artes?
Especializada De Bellas Artes has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Especializada De Bellas Artes offer ?
Especializada De Bellas Artes offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Especializada De Bellas Artes part of?
Especializada De Bellas Artes is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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