Serving 480 students in grades 9-12, Vocacional William Rivera Betancourt (Bo. San Isidro) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 20% in PR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vocacional William Rivera Betancourt (Bo. San Isidro) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Vocacional William Rivera Betancourt (Bo. San Isidro)'s student population of 480 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vocacional William Rivera Betancourt (Bo. San Isidro) ranks within the top 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vocacional William Rivera Betancourt (Bo. San Isidro) 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
#325 out of 839 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
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
85-89%
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 Vocacional William Rivera Betancourt (Bo. San Isidro)'s ranking?
Vocacional William Rivera Betancourt (Bo. San Isidro) is ranked #325 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vocacional William Rivera Betancourt (Bo. San Isidro)?
The graduation rate of Vocacional William Rivera Betancourt (Bo. San Isidro) is 85-89%, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Vocacional William Rivera Betancourt (Bo. San Isidro)?
480 students attend Vocacional William Rivera Betancourt (Bo. San Isidro).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Vocacional William Rivera Betancourt (Bo. San Isidro) students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vocacional William Rivera Betancourt (Bo. San Isidro)?
Vocacional William Rivera Betancourt (Bo. San Isidro) has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Vocacional William Rivera Betancourt (Bo. San Isidro) offer ?
Vocacional William Rivera Betancourt (Bo. San Isidro) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Vocacional William Rivera Betancourt (Bo. San Isidro) part of?
Vocacional William Rivera Betancourt (Bo. San Isidro) is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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