Jose Gautier Benitez
Tel:
(787) 844-3035
Jose Gautier Benitez serves 158 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Jose Gautier Benitez placed in the top 30% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) 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
Jose Gautier Benitez places among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Jose Gautier Benitez's student population of 158 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 158 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Jose Gautier Benitez is ranked within the top 30% 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 Jose Gautier Benitez 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 | #230 out of 1086 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 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 |
All Ethnic Groups |
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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 Jose Gautier Benitez is Bethzaida Velazquez Superior (2.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Fernando Luis Malave Olivera (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ponce Fernando Luis Malave Olivera Grades: K-8 | 504 students
0.7 miles
Calle Ramos Antonini 39 Sector
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 843-2048 0.7 K-8 504 - Ponce Librado Net Grades: PK-5 | 200 students
1.2 miles
Urb San Antonio 50 Calle 9
Ponce, PR 00728
(787) 842-6395 1.2 PK-5 200 - Ponce Juan Cuevas Aboy Grades: K-5 | 346 students
1.7 miles
Calle Eduardo Cuevas Urb Villa
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 843-3895 1.7 K-5 346 - Ponce Eugenio Le Compte Benitez Grades: 6-8 | 451 students
2.2 miles
Carr 132 Villa Final 1150
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 844-4552 2.2 6-8 451 - Ponce Federico Degetau Y Gonzalez Grades: 6-8 | 124 students
2.2 miles
Calle Reina 145
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-6178 2.2 6-8 124
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