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Francisco Menendez Balbane

Carr 667 Km 4 Hm 6 Bo Cortes
Manati, PR 00674
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 85 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Francisco Menendez Balbane ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than 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.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 85 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • : Top 20% in PR
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • 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

Francisco Menendez Balbane 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
Francisco Menendez Balbane's student population of 85 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
85 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 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
Francisco Menendez Balbane ranks within the top 20% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Francisco Menendez Balbane 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)
#150 out of 839 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Francisco Menendez Balbane, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Francisco Menendez Balbane 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.
50-59%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Francisco Menendez Balbane 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.
≥80%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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Hispanic
100%
100%
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Black
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White
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Puerto Rico.
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Francisco Menendez Balbane 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 Francisco Menendez Balbane's ranking?
Francisco Menendez Balbane is ranked #150 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Francisco Menendez Balbane?
85 students attend Francisco Menendez Balbane.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Francisco Menendez Balbane students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Francisco Menendez Balbane?
Francisco Menendez Balbane has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Francisco Menendez Balbane offer ?
Francisco Menendez Balbane offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Francisco Menendez Balbane part of?
Francisco Menendez Balbane is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 85 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

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