Jose Gautier Benitez (Closed 2023)

Carr 490 Km 3.8
Hatillo, PR 00659
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 241 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jose Gautier Benitez ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥95% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(17-18)
≥95%
35%
(17-18)
85-89%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
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
83%
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?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Jose Gautier Benitez?
241 students attend Jose Gautier Benitez.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Jose Gautier Benitez students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jose Gautier Benitez?
Jose Gautier Benitez has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Jose Gautier Benitez offer ?
Jose Gautier Benitez offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jose Gautier Benitez part of?

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