Serving 89 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Benicia Velez ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Benicia Velez ranks within the top 10% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benicia Velez is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Benicia Velez is ranked #57 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Benicia Velez?
89 students attend Benicia Velez.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Benicia Velez students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benicia Velez?
Benicia Velez has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Benicia Velez offer ?
Benicia Velez offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
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