Serving 65 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Francisco Menendez Balbane ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Top Rankings
Francisco Menendez Balbane ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
65 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#99 out of 839 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
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
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Francisco Menendez Balbane's ranking?
Francisco Menendez Balbane is ranked #99 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Francisco Menendez Balbane?
65 students attend Francisco Menendez Balbane.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Francisco Menendez Balbane students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Francisco Menendez Balbane?
Francisco Menendez Balbane has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Francisco Menendez Balbane offer ?
Francisco Menendez Balbane offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Francisco Menendez Balbane part of?
Francisco Menendez Balbane is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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