Carlos Martinez Benitez Elementary School (Closed 2015)

Carr 179 Km 14 Hm 1 Bo Carite
Guayama, PR 00784
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 58 students in grades 1-6, Carlos Martinez Benitez Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
58 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(13-14)
60-69%
34%
(13-14)
50-59%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
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
0.00
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% PR state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Carlos Martinez Benitez Elementary School?
58 students attend Carlos Martinez Benitez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Carlos Martinez Benitez Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carlos Martinez Benitez Elementary School?
Carlos Martinez Benitez Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Carlos Martinez Benitez Elementary School offer ?
Carlos Martinez Benitez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Carlos Martinez Benitez Elementary School part of?
Carlos Martinez Benitez Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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