Benicia Velez
Tel:
(787) 856-0100
Benicia Velez serves 122 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Benicia Velez placed in the top 1% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 13:1.
Top Placements
Benicia Velez places among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Benicia Velez's student population of 122 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 122 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Comparison
Benicia Velez is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,086 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Benicia Velez is 0.00, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1 out of 1086 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 |
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| 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 |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 83% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Benicia Velez is Superior Ocupacional Y Tecnica De Yauco (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Ana Maria Negron (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Almacigo Bajo I Y Ii (1.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Yauco Superior Ocupacional Y Tecnica De Yauco Vocational School
Grades: 10-12 | 875 students
0.0 miles
Carr 368 Km O Hm 12
Yauco, PR 00698
(787) 856-2144 0.0 10-12 875 - Yauco Almacigo Bajo I Y Ii Grades: K-5 | 117 students
1.6 miles
Carr 371 Km 3 Sector Parcelas
Yauco, PR 00698
(787) 856-0613 1.6 K-5 117 - Yauco Ana Maria Negron Grades: 6-8 | 163 students
1.6 miles
Carr 335 Km 3 Hm 3 Bo Barinas
Yauco, PR 00698
(787) 856-2329 1.6 6-8 163 - Yauco Arturo Lluberas Grades: K-5 | 234 students
1.6 miles
Carr 376 Bo Almacigo Bajo
Yauco, PR 00698
(787) 267-4984 1.6 K-5 234 - Yauco Doris Martinez (almacigo Alto 2) Grades: K-5 | 112 students
1.6 miles
Carr 371 Bo Almacigo Alto
Yauco, PR 00698
(787) 856-9028 1.6 K-5 112
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