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#438 of 842 schools in PR
Superior Bethzaida Velazquez
High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Ponce, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 7636, Ponce, PR 00731
- Math 3% proficient (2018)
- Reading 42% proficient (2018)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Superior Bethzaida Velazquez score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 10 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 22% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 38% (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
90.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Superior Bethzaida Velazquez 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
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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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. PilaEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Bernardino Cordero BernardEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 8–12 | 3.0 mi | 1,245 | Compare → |
| Ponce High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 7–12 | 3.5 mi | 500 | Compare → |
| Lila Maria Mercedes MayoralEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 195 | 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
- #438 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Superior Bethzaida Velazquez is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Superior Bethzaida Velazquez
Superior Bethzaida Velazquez is a public high school in Ponce, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 153 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #438 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Superior Bethzaida Velazquez
What grades does Superior Bethzaida Velazquez serve?
Superior Bethzaida Velazquez serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Superior Bethzaida Velazquez?
Superior Bethzaida Velazquez has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Superior Bethzaida Velazquez?
The student-teacher ratio at Superior Bethzaida Velazquez is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Superior Bethzaida Velazquez rank in PR?
Superior Bethzaida Velazquez ranks #438 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Superior Bethzaida Velazquez's MySchoolScout rating?
Superior Bethzaida Velazquez has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Superior Bethzaida Velazquez?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Superior Bethzaida Velazquez has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Superior Bethzaida Velazquez a charter school?
No, Superior Bethzaida Velazquez is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Superior Bethzaida Velazquez a Title I school?
No, Superior Bethzaida Velazquez is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Superior Bethzaida Velazquez?
90.8% of students at Superior Bethzaida Velazquez 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
- 153
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ponce Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.0%
- Phone
- (787) 284-1080
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- 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.
- 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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