Benjamin Franklin
Tel:
(787) 825-1284
Benjamin Franklin serves 251 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower 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 44% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Benjamin Franklin placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 13:1.
Top Placements
Benjamin Franklin places among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Benjamin Franklin's student population of 251 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 251 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Benjamin Franklin is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Benjamin Franklin 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 | #683 out of 1086 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 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 Benjamin Franklin is Herminio W Santaella (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Florencio Santiago (0.0 miles away)
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- Coamo Florencio Santiago Grades: 6-8 | 320 students
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(787) 825-1575 0.0 6-8 320 - Coamo Jose Ramon Rodriguez Grades: K-5 | 353 students
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Coamo, PR 00769
(787) 825-1127 0.3 K-5 353 - Coamo Purificacion Rodriguez Grades: K-5 | 298 students
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Calle Rodriguez Hidalgo Esq Ca
Coamo, PR 00769
(787) 825-1684 0.5 K-5 298 - Coamo Aurelia Quintero Laboy Grades: K-6 | 124 students
1.3 miles
Carr 555 Km 7 Hm 2 Bo Pasto
Coamo, PR 00769
(787) 825-3808 1.3 K-6 124 - Coamo Benigna Ines Caratini Esparra Grades: K-5 | 154 students
1.3 miles
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Coamo, PR 00769
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