Average
#402 of 842 schools in PR
Top 48% in state
Carmen Benitez
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 98, Las Piedras, PR 00771
Enrollment
358
Student-Teacher
8.1:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
358
Student-Teacher
8.1:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#402 of 842
In Las Piedras
#3 of 8
public schools
In district
#402 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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Carmen Benitez
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About Carmen Benitez
Carmen Benitez is a public elementary school in Las Piedras, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Carmen Benitez serves approximately 358 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Carmen Benitez has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #402 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Carmen Benitez show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
- This school 6.4 · Average
- District avg 7.0
- PR avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
At 8.1:1 students to teachers, Carmen Benitez sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
46% of students at Carmen Benitez were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Carmen Benitez — Students at Carmen Benitez score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
91.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PR EDFACTS (2017-18)
Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.7/10.
How Carmen Benitez Compares
See how Carmen Benitez performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 98, Las Piedras, PR 00771
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Carmen Benitez may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BRAULIO AYALA PEREZ (rated 9.1/10, 3.8 miles away, in nearby Humacao), which scores notably higher. Another option is JOSE DE DIEGO LAS PIEDRAS (rated 8.8/10, 3.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, LUZ A. CRUZ DE SANTANA (rated 8.5/10, 3.5 miles away, in nearby Humacao), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Las Piedras, see our Las Piedras schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| RAMON POWER Y GIRALT LAS PIEDRAS Las Piedras | 0.2 mi | 6.3 |
| LEONCIO MELENDEZ Las Piedras | 0.4 mi | 3.8 |
| FLORENCIA GARCIA Las Piedras | 0.6 mi | 5.2 |
| SANTIAGO TORRES Las Piedras | 0.9 mi | 4.1 |
| MIGUEL HERNANDEZ AGOSTO Las Piedras | 1.4 mi | 7.7 |
| LUIS MUNOZ RIVERA LAS PIEDRAS Las Piedras | 2.2 mi | 5.9 |
| PEDRO BOSCH Juncos | 2.8 mi | 3.0 |
| PETRA MERCADO BOUGART Humacao | 3.1 mi | 6.1 |
| JOSE DE DIEGO LAS PIEDRAS Las Piedras | 3.1 mi | 8.8 |
| CARLOS RIVERA UFRET Humacao | 3.2 mi | 3.1 |
| PEDRO RIVERA MOLINA Juncos | 3.3 mi | 5.4 |
| LUZ A. CRUZ DE SANTANA Humacao | 3.5 mi | 8.5 |
| CLARA M. ARAMBURU Juncos | 3.6 mi | 4.8 |
| CARMEN PILAR SANTOS Humacao | 3.6 mi | 5.1 |
| RUFINO VIGO Humacao | 3.6 mi | 7.1 |
| JOSE COLLAZO COLON Juncos | 3.7 mi | 6.5 |
| ANTONIO ROSA GUZMAN Humacao | 3.7 mi | 4.5 |
| JUAN PONCE DE LEON HUMACAO Humacao | 3.8 mi | 6.3 |
| BRAULIO AYALA PEREZ Humacao | 3.8 mi | 9.1 |
| AVELINO PENA REYES Humacao | 3.9 mi | 6.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00771 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$25,662
Median Home Value
$120,700
Median Rent
$493/mo
Population
35,165
College Educated
28.9%
Homeownership
77.1%
Avg Commute
30.1 min
Poverty Rate
37.9%
Median Age
42.9
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|---|---|
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| MARIANO RIERA PALMER Mayaguez, PR | 6.4 |
| MILDRED ARROYO CARDOZA Cabo Rojo, PR | 6.4 |
| VICENTE ACEVEDO BALLESTER Barceloneta, PR | 6.4 |
| ALMIRANTE NORTE Vega Baja, PR | 6.5 |
| JACINTO LOPEZ MARTINEZ Toa Baja, PR | 6.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carmen Benitez
What grades does Carmen Benitez serve?
Carmen Benitez serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Carmen Benitez?
Carmen Benitez has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmen Benitez?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmen Benitez is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carmen Benitez rank in PR?
Carmen Benitez ranks #402 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Carmen Benitez's MySchoolScout rating?
Carmen Benitez has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carmen Benitez?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carmen Benitez has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Carmen Benitez a charter school?
No, Carmen Benitez is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carmen Benitez a Title I school?
No, Carmen Benitez is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carmen Benitez?
91.1% of students at Carmen Benitez qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
- Walk Score
- 67 Somewhat Walkable
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 358
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Las Piedras Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.4%
- Phone
- (787) 733-2660
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #402 of 842
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