Dr. Ramon Emeterio Betances

Ave Antonio R Barcelo
Cayey, PR 00737
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 363 students in grades 6-8, Dr. Ramon Emeterio Betances ranks in the bottom 50% 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 9% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower 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: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 363 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50% in PR
  • : 9% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dr. Ramon Emeterio Betances's student population of 363 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
363 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Dr. Ramon Emeterio Betances ranks within the bottom 50% of all 836 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Ramon Emeterio Betances 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)
#622 out of 836 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Dr. Ramon Emeterio Betances, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(18-19)
9%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dr. Ramon Emeterio Betances 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)
38%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dr. Ramon Emeterio Betances 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
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Dr. Ramon Emeterio Betances and the public school average student teacher ratio of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Dr. Ramon Emeterio Betances and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
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White
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
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n/a
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in PR.
0.00
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dr. Ramon Emeterio Betances and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dr. Ramon Emeterio Betances 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 Dr. Ramon Emeterio Betances's ranking?
Dr. Ramon Emeterio Betances is ranked #622 out of 836 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% PR state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Dr. Ramon Emeterio Betances?
363 students attend Dr. Ramon Emeterio Betances.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Dr. Ramon Emeterio Betances students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Ramon Emeterio Betances?
Dr. Ramon Emeterio Betances has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr. Ramon Emeterio Betances offer ?
Dr. Ramon Emeterio Betances offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dr. Ramon Emeterio Betances part of?
Dr. Ramon Emeterio Betances is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 363 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

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