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
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
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Francisco Menendez Balbane ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
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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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#150 out of 839 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
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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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