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Carmen Benitez

Calle Jose C Barbosa #97
Las Piedras, PR 00771
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 396 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carmen Benitez ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • : Top 30% in PR
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Carmen Benitez ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Carmen Benitez's student population of 396 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
396 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Carmen Benitez ranks within the top 30% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carmen Benitez 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.
This School
State Level (PR)
#194 out of 839 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Carmen Benitez, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carmen Benitez and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carmen Benitez and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Carmen Benitez and the public school average student teacher ratio of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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Hispanic
100%
100%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Carmen Benitez and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
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White
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
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n/a
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Puerto Rico.
0.00
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carmen Benitez and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carmen Benitez and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carmen Benitez's ranking?
Carmen Benitez is ranked #194 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Carmen Benitez?
396 students attend Carmen Benitez.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Carmen Benitez students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carmen Benitez?
Carmen Benitez has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Carmen Benitez offer ?
Carmen Benitez offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Carmen Benitez part of?

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

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