Below Average
#697 of 842 schools in PR
Jose Gautier Benitez Caguas
High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Caguas, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 5536, Caguas, PR 00725
- Math 3% proficient (2018)
- Reading 37% proficient (2018)
- 62.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jose Gautier Benitez Caguas score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 20% across the 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 2% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 30% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jose Gautier Benitez Caguas sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$27,505
Median home value
$139,900
Median rent
$558/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
64.2%
Poverty rate
39.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00725; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerardo Selles Sola CaguasEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–12 | 0.1 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Republica De Costa RicaEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 8–12 | 0.8 mi | 740 | Compare → |
| Manuela Toro MoriceEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 8–12 | 1.2 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Haydee CaballeroEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–9 | 1.4 mi | 235 | Compare → |
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
- #697 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jose Gautier Benitez Caguas is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jose Gautier Benitez Caguas
Jose Gautier Benitez Caguas is a public high school in Caguas, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 519 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #697 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 2% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jose Gautier Benitez Caguas
What grades does Jose Gautier Benitez Caguas serve?
Jose Gautier Benitez Caguas serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Jose Gautier Benitez Caguas?
Jose Gautier Benitez Caguas has an enrollment of approximately 519 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jose Gautier Benitez Caguas?
The student-teacher ratio at Jose Gautier Benitez Caguas is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jose Gautier Benitez Caguas rank in PR?
Jose Gautier Benitez Caguas ranks #697 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Jose Gautier Benitez Caguas's MySchoolScout rating?
Jose Gautier Benitez Caguas has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Jose Gautier Benitez Caguas?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jose Gautier Benitez Caguas has 2% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Jose Gautier Benitez Caguas a charter school?
No, Jose Gautier Benitez Caguas is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jose Gautier Benitez Caguas a Title I school?
No, Jose Gautier Benitez Caguas is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jose Gautier Benitez Caguas?
91.1% of students at Jose Gautier Benitez Caguas 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 519
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Caguas Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.2%
- Phone
- (787) 743-4211
- 4-Year Graduation
- 62.0%
- Area population (ZIP 00725)
- 76,246
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 00725; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24
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