Benigna Ines Caratini Esparra
Tel:
(787) 825-3383
Benigna Ines Caratini Esparra serves 154 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (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 85-89% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Benigna Ines Caratini Esparra placed in the top 5% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) 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
Benigna Ines Caratini Esparra places among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Benigna Ines Caratini Esparra's student population of 154 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 154 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Benigna Ines Caratini Esparra is ranked within the top 5% 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 Benigna Ines Caratini Esparra 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 | #33 out of 1086 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 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 |
All Ethnic Groups |
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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 and middle school to Benigna Ines Caratini Esparra is Herminio W Santaella (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Aurelia Quintero Laboy (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Coamo Aurelia Quintero Laboy Grades: K-6 | 124 students
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Carr 555 Km 7 Hm 2 Bo Pasto
Coamo, PR 00769
(787) 825-3808 0.0 K-6 124 - Coamo Herminio W Santaella Grades: 7-9 | 249 students
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Carr 14 Bo Los Llanos
Coamo, PR 00769
(787) 825-5559 0.0 7-9 249 - Coamo Jose Felipe Zayas Grades: 9-12 | 624 students
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Calle 19 Ext. Jardines De Coam
Coamo, PR 00769
(787) 825-5911 0.0 9-12 624 - Coamo Jose M Espada Zayas Grades: K-6 | 267 students
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Ave Luis Munoz Marin Al Lado C
Coamo, PR 00769
(787) 825-1435 0.0 K-6 267 - Coamo Ramon Jose Davila Grades: 9-12 | 739 students
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Urb El Eden Calle A
Coamo, PR 00769
(787) 825-1247 0.0 9-12 739
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