Serving 166 students in grades 9-12, Bethzaida Velazquez Superior 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Bethzaida Velazquez Superior 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 Bethzaida Velazquez Superior is 0.02, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Bethzaida Velazquez Superior is ranked #477 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bethzaida Velazquez Superior?
The graduation rate of Bethzaida Velazquez Superior is 55-59%, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Bethzaida Velazquez Superior?
166 students attend Bethzaida Velazquez Superior.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Bethzaida Velazquez Superior students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethzaida Velazquez Superior?
Bethzaida Velazquez Superior has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Bethzaida Velazquez Superior offer ?
Bethzaida Velazquez Superior offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bethzaida Velazquez Superior part of?
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