Needs Improvement
#835 of 842 schools in PR
Gustavo A. Becquer
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 9300469, San Juan, PR 00917
Enrollment
84
Student-Teacher
9.3:1
Score
2.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 7th
Enrollment
84
Student-Teacher
9.3:1
Score
2.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 7th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#835 of 842
In San Juan
#81 of 82
public schools
In district
#835 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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About Gustavo A. Becquer
Gustavo A. Becquer is a public elementary school in San Juan, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Gustavo A.
Becquer serves approximately 84 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-7th, and has a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Gustavo A. Becquer has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #835 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Gustavo A. Becquer show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
- This school 2.9 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 7.0
- PR avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
At 84 students, Gustavo A. Becquer is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 9.3:1 students to teachers, Gustavo A. Becquer sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
88% of students at Gustavo A. Becquer 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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Gustavo A. Becquer — Students at Gustavo A. Becquer score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
90.5%
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: 2.7/10.
How Gustavo A. Becquer Compares
See how Gustavo A. Becquer performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 9300469, San Juan, PR 00917
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Gustavo A. Becquer may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. LUIS MUNOZ RIVERA SAN JUAN MONTESSORI (rated 9.2/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is EMILIO DEL TORO CUEVAS (rated 8.7/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, JUANITA GARCIA PERAZA (rated 8.4/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Juan, see our San Juan schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LCDO. GUILLERMO ATILES MOREAU San Juan | 0.4 mi | 8.5 |
| MIGUEL SUCH San Juan | 0.5 mi | 4.7 |
| JUAN PONCE DE LEON San Juan | 0.6 mi | 3.4 |
| PACHIN MARIN San Juan | 0.6 mi | 5.0 |
| RAFAEL HERNANDEZ SAN JUAN San Juan | 0.6 mi | 8.1 |
| VICTOR PARES COLLAZO San Juan | 0.8 mi | 6.7 |
| MANUEL A. PEREZ San Juan | 0.9 mi | 5.0 |
| JUAN JOSE OSUNA San Juan | 0.9 mi | 7.9 |
| RAMON VILA MAYO San Juan | 0.9 mi | 3.2 |
| LUIS MUNOZ RIVERA SAN JUAN MONTESSORI San Juan | 1.0 mi | 9.2 |
| JUANITA GARCIA PERAZA San Juan | 1.0 mi | 8.4 |
| JUAN RAMON JIMENEZ SAN JUAN San Juan | 1.0 mi | 4.3 |
| SOTERO FIGUEROA San Juan | 1.0 mi | 8.8 |
| ELEONOR ROOSEVELT San Juan | 1.0 mi | 6.7 |
| EMILIO DEL TORO CUEVAS San Juan | 1.1 mi | 8.7 |
| ELEMENTAL NUEVA DE SAN JUAN San Juan | 1.1 mi | 4.2 |
| ERNESTO RAMOS ANTONINI - MUSICA San Juan | 1.1 mi | 7.6 |
| REPUBLICA DE COLOMBIA San Juan | 1.2 mi | 6.0 |
| UNIVERSITY GARDENS San Juan | 1.3 mi | 9.0 |
| ALBERT EINSTEIN San Juan | 1.3 mi | 3.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00917 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$19,516
Median Home Value
$124,800
Median Rent
$558/mo
Population
18,216
College Educated
31%
Homeownership
48%
Avg Commute
24 min
Poverty Rate
50.3%
Median Age
49.3
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| AUREA FUENTES MENDEZ San Sebastian, PR | 3.3 |
| LENA M. FRANCESCHI IRIZARRY Yauco, PR | 3.9 |
| SABINO RIVERA BERRIOS Coamo, PR | 4.2 |
| ALEJANDRO JR. CRUZ Toa Alta, PR | 4.3 |
| ANDRES GRILLASCA SALAS Ponce, PR | 4.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gustavo A. Becquer
What grades does Gustavo A. Becquer serve?
Gustavo A. Becquer serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.
How many students attend Gustavo A. Becquer?
Gustavo A. Becquer has an enrollment of approximately 84 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gustavo A. Becquer?
The student-teacher ratio at Gustavo A. Becquer is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gustavo A. Becquer rank in PR?
Gustavo A. Becquer ranks #835 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Gustavo A. Becquer's MySchoolScout rating?
Gustavo A. Becquer has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Gustavo A. Becquer?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gustavo A. Becquer has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Gustavo A. Becquer a charter school?
No, Gustavo A. Becquer is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gustavo A. Becquer a Title I school?
No, Gustavo A. Becquer is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gustavo A. Becquer?
90.5% of students at Gustavo A. Becquer 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
- 68 Somewhat Walkable
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 7th
- Enrollment
- 84
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Juan Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 88.1%
- Phone
- (787) 764-4260
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #835 of 842
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