Needs Improvement
#829 of 842 schools in PR
Jose Gautier Benitez Mayaguez
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Mayaguez, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PMB 72 PO BOX 7997, Mayaguez, PR 00680
- Math 22% proficient (2018)
- Reading 29% proficient (2018)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jose Gautier Benitez Mayaguez score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 69 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 45% (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
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jose Gautier Benitez Mayaguez 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 77Very Walkable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$17,857
Median home value
$101,300
Median rent
$463/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
52.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00680; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Martinez Nadal MayaguezEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Luis Munoz Rivera MayaguezEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 246 | Compare → |
| Manuel A. BarretoEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–10 | 0.8 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Mariano Riera PalmerEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 216 | 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
- #829 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 Mayaguez is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jose Gautier Benitez Mayaguez
Jose Gautier Benitez Mayaguez is a public elementary school in Mayaguez, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 283 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #829 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jose Gautier Benitez Mayaguez
What grades does Jose Gautier Benitez Mayaguez serve?
Jose Gautier Benitez Mayaguez serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Jose Gautier Benitez Mayaguez?
Jose Gautier Benitez Mayaguez has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jose Gautier Benitez Mayaguez?
The student-teacher ratio at Jose Gautier Benitez Mayaguez is 10.1:1. 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 Mayaguez rank in PR?
Jose Gautier Benitez Mayaguez ranks #829 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Jose Gautier Benitez Mayaguez's MySchoolScout rating?
Jose Gautier Benitez Mayaguez has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Mayaguez?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jose Gautier Benitez Mayaguez has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Jose Gautier Benitez Mayaguez a charter school?
No, Jose Gautier Benitez Mayaguez is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jose Gautier Benitez Mayaguez a Title I school?
No, Jose Gautier Benitez Mayaguez is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jose Gautier Benitez Mayaguez?
91.2% of students at Jose Gautier Benitez Mayaguez 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 283
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Mayagüez Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.3%
- Phone
- (787) 834-0900
- Area population (ZIP 00680)
- 42,817
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
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 00680; 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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