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Su Ramon E. Betances (Closed 2023)

Carr 657 Km 1 Hm 1 Bo Bajadero
Arecibo, PR 00614
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 273 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Su Ramon E. Betances ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (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.
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
This School
State Level (PR)
(17-18)
35-39%
35%
(17-18)
50-54%
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%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Su Ramon E. Betances?
273 students attend Su Ramon E. Betances.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Su Ramon E. Betances students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Su Ramon E. Betances?
Su Ramon E. Betances has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Su Ramon E. Betances offer ?
Su Ramon E. Betances offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Su Ramon E. Betances part of?

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