Superior Bethzaida Velazquez

Urb Las Delicias 100 Calle Flo
Ponce, PR 00731
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 153 students in grades 9-12, Superior Bethzaida Velazquez ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50% in PR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Superior Bethzaida Velazquez ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

School Overview

Superior Bethzaida Velazquez's student population of 153 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

Superior Bethzaida Velazquez ranks within the bottom 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Superior Bethzaida Velazquez is 0.02, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PR)
#477 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
≤10%
23%
30-39%
36%
20-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
1%
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
55-59%
74%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Superior Bethzaida Velazquez's ranking?
Superior Bethzaida Velazquez is ranked #477 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Superior Bethzaida Velazquez?
The graduation rate of Superior Bethzaida Velazquez is 55-59%, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Superior Bethzaida Velazquez?
153 students attend Superior Bethzaida Velazquez.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Superior Bethzaida Velazquez students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Superior Bethzaida Velazquez?
Superior Bethzaida Velazquez has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Superior Bethzaida Velazquez offer ?
Superior Bethzaida Velazquez offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Superior Bethzaida Velazquez part of?
Superior Bethzaida Velazquez is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

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