DR. RAMON EMETERIO BETANCES
377 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Based on the location and official school records, here is a summary of the **Dr. Ramón Emeterio Betances** school:
Dr. Ramón Emeterio Betances is a public school located in the municipality of Cayey, Puerto Rico, situated on Avenida Antonio R. Barceló. Named after the prominent 19th-century Puerto Rican nationalist, physician, and abolitionist Ramón Emeterio Betances, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system. As is typical for schools in the Cayey region, it plays a vital role in the academic and social development of students, fostering an environment that honors the legacy of its namesake while preparing youth for future educational endeavors.
The school is positioned in a central area of Cayey, a town known for its mountainous terrain and deep-rooted cultural heritage in the island's central region. By serving as an educational hub, the institution emphasizes traditional curricula while participating in the broader mission of the island’s public school system to promote literacy, critical thinking, and civic responsibility among its student body. Its namesake, known as "The Father of the Puerto Rican Homeland," provides a strong historical foundation that often informs the school's identity and commitment to community values.
Dr. Ramón Emeterio Betances is a public school located in the municipality of Cayey, Puerto Rico, situated on Avenida Antonio R. Barceló. Named after the prominent 19th-century Puerto Rican nationalist, physician, and abolitionist Ramón Emeterio Betances, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system. As is typical for schools in the Cayey region, it plays a vital role in the academic and social development of students, fostering an environment that honors the legacy of its namesake while preparing youth for future educational endeavors.
The school is positioned in a central area of Cayey, a town known for its mountainous terrain and deep-rooted cultural heritage in the island's central region. By serving as an educational hub, the institution emphasizes traditional curricula while participating in the broader mission of the island’s public school system to promote literacy, critical thinking, and civic responsibility among its student body. Its namesake, known as "The Father of the Puerto Rican Homeland," provides a strong historical foundation that often informs the school's identity and commitment to community values.
377
Total Students
35.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 377 |
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Hispanic377 (100.0 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION |
| Phone: | (787)738-3745 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 377 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 35.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 265 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 48 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
129
Grade 7
118
Grade 8
126
Ungraded
4
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 129 |
| Grade 7 | 118 |
| Grade 8 | 126 |
| Ungraded | 4 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 199 | 52.8% |
| Male | 178 | 47.2% |
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