Serving 185 students in grades 6-8, Benigno Fernandez Garcia 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 is ≤1% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower 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.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 185 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PR
Math Proficiency
: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Benigno Fernandez Garcia ranks within the bottom 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benigno Fernandez Garcia 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.
Benigno Fernandez Garcia is ranked #825 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Benigno Fernandez Garcia?
185 students attend Benigno Fernandez Garcia.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Benigno Fernandez Garcia students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benigno Fernandez Garcia?
Benigno Fernandez Garcia has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Benigno Fernandez Garcia offer ?
Benigno Fernandez Garcia offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Benigno Fernandez Garcia part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 185 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
