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 10:1.
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
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
10:1
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%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≤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 10:1.
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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