Serving 55 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Guy Benjamin Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virgin Islands for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Virgin Islands state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was higher than the Virgin Islands state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Virgin Islands state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 99% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
55 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)80-89%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70-79%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
2%
21%
Black
78%
77%
White
7%
1%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
99%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% VI state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% VI state average).
How many students attend Guy Benjamin Elementary School?
55 students attend Guy Benjamin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Guy Benjamin Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Guy Benjamin Elementary School?
Guy Benjamin Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 12:1.
What grades does Guy Benjamin Elementary School offer ?
Guy Benjamin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Guy Benjamin Elementary School part of?
Guy Benjamin Elementary School is part of Saint Thomas - Saint John School District.
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