Serving 111 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ramon E. Betances ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher 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).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89%
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ramon E. Betances ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ramon E. Betances's student population of 111 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
111 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ramon E. Betances 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)85-89%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)90-94%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
Hispanic
99%
100%
White
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
14%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Ramon E. Betances?
111 students attend Ramon E. Betances.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Ramon E. Betances students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ramon E. Betances?
Ramon E. Betances has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Ramon E. Betances offer ?
Ramon E. Betances offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ramon E. Betances part of?
Ramon E. Betances is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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