Benigno Carrion

Calle Luis Barreras Final
Cayey, PR 00736
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 354 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Benigno Carrion ranks in the top 20% 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 83% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Top 20% in PR
  • : 83% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Benigno Carrion ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

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School Overview

Benigno Carrion's student population of 354 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
354 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Benigno Carrion ranks within the top 20% of all 836 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benigno Carrion 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PR)
#96 out of 836 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Benigno Carrion, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(18-19)
83%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Benigno Carrion and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
67%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Benigno Carrion and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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Hispanic
100%
100%
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Black
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White
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
85%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Benigno Carrion and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Benigno Carrion's ranking?
Benigno Carrion is ranked #96 out of 836 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% PR state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Benigno Carrion?
354 students attend Benigno Carrion.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Benigno Carrion students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benigno Carrion?
Benigno Carrion has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Benigno Carrion offer ?
Benigno Carrion offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Benigno Carrion part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Top 20%
  • : 83% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

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