Serving 170 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ramon E. Betances ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)85-89%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)90-94%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
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
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
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Ramon E. Betances?
170 students attend Ramon E. Betances.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Ramon E. Betances students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ramon E. Betances?
Ramon E. Betances has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Ramon E. Betances offer ?
Ramon E. Betances offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ramon E. Betances part of?
Ramon E. Betances is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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