Excellent
#67 of 842 schools in PR
Top 8% in state
Rosa C. Benitez
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
URB VILLA DEL REY CALLE WINDSOR 1ERA SECCION, Caguas, PR 00725
Enrollment
252
Student-Teacher
8.1:1
Score
8.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
252
Student-Teacher
8.1:1
Score
8.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#67 of 842
In Caguas
#3 of 32
public schools
In district
#67 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Academic performance
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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Rosa C. Benitez
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About Rosa C. Benitez
Rosa C. Benitez is a public elementary school in Caguas, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Rosa C.
Benitez serves approximately 252 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Rosa C. Benitez has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #67 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Rosa C. Benitez show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
- This school 8.8 · Excellent
- District avg 7.0
- PR avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
At 8.1:1 students to teachers, Rosa C. Benitez sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Rosa C. Benitez — Students at Rosa C. Benitez score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
90.9%
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
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.8/10.
How Rosa C. Benitez Compares
See how Rosa C. Benitez performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
URB VILLA DEL REY CALLE WINDSOR 1ERA SECCION, Caguas, PR 00725
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Rosa C. Benitez may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PAULA MOJICA (rated 9.1/10, 0.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is JUSTINA VAZQUEZ MENDOZA (rated 8.7/10, 0.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, BENITA GONZALEZ QUINONES (rated 8.3/10, 2.1 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Caguas, see our Caguas schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ANTONIO S PEDREIRA - PRETECNICA Caguas | 0.2 mi | 4.6 |
| PAULA MOJICA Caguas | 0.5 mi | 9.1 |
| JUSTINA VAZQUEZ MENDOZA Caguas | 0.5 mi | 8.7 |
| HAYDEE CABALLERO Caguas | 0.6 mi | 4.5 |
| CONCEPCION MENDEZ CANO Caguas | 0.7 mi | 4.1 |
| CHARLES E. MINER Caguas | 0.8 mi | 5.3 |
| DR. JUAN JOSE OSUNA Caguas | 0.9 mi | 6.7 |
| GERARDO SELLES SOLA CAGUAS Caguas | 1.1 mi | 8.0 |
| LUIS RAMOS GONZALEZ Caguas | 1.1 mi | 2.7 |
| MYRNA M. FUENTES Caguas | 1.1 mi | 6.7 |
| JOSE GAUTIER BENITEZ CAGUAS Caguas | 1.1 mi | 4.5 |
| LUIS MUNOZ RIVERA CAGUAS Caguas | 1.3 mi | 6.9 |
| DIEGO VAZQUEZ Caguas | 1.3 mi | 4.4 |
| NICOLAS AGUAYO ALDEA Caguas | 1.6 mi | 6.9 |
| PEPITA ARENAS Caguas | 1.8 mi | 7.9 |
| REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA Caguas | 1.9 mi | 7.4 |
| JOSE MERCADO Caguas | 1.9 mi | 7.2 |
| BENITA GONZALEZ QUINONES Caguas | 2.1 mi | 8.3 |
| MANUELA TORO MORICE Caguas | 2.3 mi | 5.9 |
| INES MARIA MENDOZA CAGUAS Caguas | 2.3 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00725 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$27,505
Median Home Value
$139,900
Median Rent
$558/mo
Population
76,246
College Educated
30.5%
Homeownership
64.2%
Avg Commute
29.5 min
Poverty Rate
39.6%
Median Age
45.3
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| ANTONIO GEIGEL PAREDES Isabela, PR | 8.8 |
| JOAQUIN PARRILLA Patillas, PR | 8.8 |
| JOSE DE DIEGO LAS PIEDRAS Las Piedras, PR | 8.8 |
| ADALBERTO SANCHEZ MORALES Arroyo, PR | 8.9 |
| BENIGNO CARRION Cayey, PR | 8.9 |
| HERMINIO ARZOLA EMMANUELLI Guayanilla, PR | 8.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Rosa C. Benitez
What grades does Rosa C. Benitez serve?
Rosa C. Benitez serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Rosa C. Benitez?
Rosa C. Benitez has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosa C. Benitez?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosa C. 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 Rosa C. Benitez rank in PR?
Rosa C. Benitez ranks #67 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Rosa C. Benitez's MySchoolScout rating?
Rosa C. Benitez has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Rosa C. Benitez?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rosa C. Benitez has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Rosa C. Benitez a charter school?
No, Rosa C. Benitez is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rosa C. Benitez a Title I school?
No, Rosa C. Benitez is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rosa C. Benitez?
90.9% of students at Rosa C. 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
- 51 Somewhat Walkable
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 252
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Caguas Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.8%
- Phone
- (787) 743-8446
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #67 of 842
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