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#602 of 842 schools in PR

Eugenio Le Compte Benitez

Middle School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Ponce, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education middle school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 7091, Ponce, PR 00731

  • Math 17% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 28% proficient (2018)
  • 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+0.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics4.1Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency23% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-20.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment5.4Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.6:1
Chronic Absenteeism50.5%

Students at Eugenio Le Compte Benitez score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency17%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency28%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 10 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 23% recently.

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
3%
ELA
23%
2011
Math
3%
ELA
33%
2012
Math
4%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
7%
ELA
33%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
6%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
16%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2018)

Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

90.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Eugenio Le Compte Benitez sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 45Car-Dependent

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$16,917

Median home value

$86,800

Median rent

$426/mo

College educated

22.1%

Homeownership

79.4%

Poverty rate

56.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00731; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Antonio Paoli PonceEnrollment path unverified3.56–81.3 mi81Compare →
Hemeterio ColonEnrollment path unverified5.96–82.2 mi278Compare →
Dr. Rafael PujalsEnrollment path unverified5.86–82.5 mi156Compare →
Ramon MarinEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–123.0 mi170Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Puerto Rico Department of Education

Schools in district
858
Rank in district
#602 of 842
District spending per student
The source release did not match this district identifier.
District child poverty rate
49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Eugenio Le Compte Benitez is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Eugenio Le Compte Benitez

Eugenio Le Compte Benitez is a public middle school in Ponce, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 297 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #602 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Eugenio Le Compte Benitez

What grades does Eugenio Le Compte Benitez serve?

Eugenio Le Compte Benitez serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Eugenio Le Compte Benitez?

Eugenio Le Compte Benitez has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eugenio Le Compte Benitez?

The student-teacher ratio at Eugenio Le Compte Benitez is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eugenio Le Compte Benitez rank in PR?

Eugenio Le Compte Benitez ranks #602 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Eugenio Le Compte Benitez's MySchoolScout rating?

Eugenio Le Compte Benitez has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Eugenio Le Compte Benitez?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eugenio Le Compte Benitez has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Eugenio Le Compte Benitez a charter school?

No, Eugenio Le Compte Benitez is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Eugenio Le Compte Benitez a Title I school?

No, Eugenio Le Compte Benitez is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eugenio Le Compte Benitez?

90.9% of students at Eugenio Le Compte 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
297
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Ponce Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.5%
Area population (ZIP 00731)
10,221
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
47.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 00731; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24

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