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Benjamin Franklin
Middle School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 358, Coamo, PR 00769
Enrollment
83
Student-Teacher
5.5:1
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
83
Student-Teacher
5.5:1
Grades
6th – 8th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
School environment
7.0 / 10
Strong
About Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin is a public middle school in Coamo, PR, part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. The school serves approximately 83 students in grades 6th – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 5.5:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $20,514, where 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a fringe town setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 83 students, Benjamin Franklin is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 5.5:1, Benjamin Franklin offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 83 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Address
- PO BOX 358, Coamo, PR 00769
- Phone
- (787) 825-1284
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 358, Coamo, PR 00769
Nearby Schools
20 within 7.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| FLORENCIO SANTIAGO Coamo | 0.1 mi | — |
| PURIFICACION RODRIGUEZ Coamo | 0.2 mi | — |
| JOSE RAMON RODRIGUEZ Coamo | 0.3 mi | — |
| RAMON JOSE DAVILA Coamo | 0.5 mi | — |
| JOSE M ESPADA ZAYAS Coamo | 0.6 mi | — |
| JOSE FELIPE ZAYAS Coamo | 0.8 mi | — |
| HERMINIO W. SANTAELLA Coamo | 2.7 mi | — |
| SUSANA RIVERA Coamo | 3.2 mi | — |
| EUGENIO NAZARIO SOTO Coamo | 3.9 mi | — |
| ROMAN COLON CORREA Coamo | 4.4 mi | — |
| SABINO RIVERA BERRIOS Coamo | 5.3 mi | — |
| JOSE CELSO BARBOSA Aibonito | 5.7 mi | — |
| DRA. CARMEN DELIA COLON MARTINEZ Aibonito | 7.2 mi | — |
| RAFAEL PONT FLORES Aibonito | 7.3 mi | — |
| ANA VALLDEJULY Santa Isabel | 7.7 mi | — |
| FEDERICO DEGETAU Barranquitas | 7.8 mi | — |
| DR. JOSE N. GANDARA Aibonito | 7.5 mi | — |
| PASTO Aibonito | 7.5 mi | — |
| FEDERICO DEGETAU II Aibonito | 7.6 mi | — |
| BONIFACIO SANCHEZ JIMENEZ Aibonito | 7.7 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00769 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$20,514
Median Home Value
$103,600
Median Rent
$518/mo
Population
33,953
College Educated
22.8%
Homeownership
76%
Avg Commute
25.3 min
Poverty Rate
52.3%
Median Age
45.3
Community Profile
The community surrounding Benjamin Franklin has a median household income of $20,514. It is a community where 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $103,600, with a median rent of $518/month. The area has a poverty rate of 52.3%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Benjamin Franklin
What grades does Benjamin Franklin serve?
Benjamin Franklin serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin?
Benjamin Franklin has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Benjamin Franklin a charter school?
No, Benjamin Franklin is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benjamin Franklin a Title I school?
No, Benjamin Franklin is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benjamin Franklin?
90.4% of students at Benjamin Franklin qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 83
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Coamo Municipio
- Phone
- (787) 825-1284
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
Other Schools in This District
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