Serving 240 students in grades 6-8, Manuel Cuevas Bacener ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤1% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤1%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)21%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
1%
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Manuel Cuevas Bacener?
240 students attend Manuel Cuevas Bacener.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Manuel Cuevas Bacener students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manuel Cuevas Bacener?
Manuel Cuevas Bacener has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Manuel Cuevas Bacener offer ?
Manuel Cuevas Bacener offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Manuel Cuevas Bacener part of?
Manuel Cuevas Bacener is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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