Francisco Menendez Balbane
Tel:
(787) 854-3063
Francisco Menendez Balbane serves 135 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Francisco Menendez Balbane 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
Francisco Menendez Balbane places among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Francisco Menendez Balbane's student population of 135 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 135 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Comparison
Francisco Menendez Balbane 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 Francisco Menendez Balbane 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 | #756 out of 1086 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 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 Francisco Menendez Balbane is Fernando Callejo (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Jesus T. Pinero (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cruz Rosa Rivas (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Manati Cruz Rosa Rivas Grades: K-5 | 313 students
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Carr 685 Km 1 Hm 1 Bo Tierras
Manati, PR 00674
(787) 854-4900 0.0 K-5 313 - Manati Felix Cordova Davila Grades: K-6 | 305 students
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Carr 668 Km 1 Hm 8 Bda Cordova
Manati, PR 00674
(787) 854-4255 0.0 K-6 305 - Manati Fernando Callejo Grades: 9-12 | 607 students
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Calle Vending Esq Rosario
Manati, PR 00674
(787) 854-2629 0.0 9-12 607 - Manati Jesus T. Pinero Grades: 6-8 | 301 students
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Ave Rosas Esq Patriota Pozo
Manati, PR 00674
(787) 854-2259 0.0 6-8 301 - Manati Nueva Juan S Marchand Grades: 6-8 | 347 students
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Carr 685 Sect Los Rabanos Bo B
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(787) 854-4541 0.0 6-8 347
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