Serving 55 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Maria Del Rosario Cruz Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
55 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-59%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% PR state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Maria Del Rosario Cruz Elementary School?
55 students attend Maria Del Rosario Cruz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Maria Del Rosario Cruz Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maria Del Rosario Cruz Elementary School?
Maria Del Rosario Cruz Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Maria Del Rosario Cruz Elementary School offer ?
Maria Del Rosario Cruz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Maria Del Rosario Cruz Elementary School part of?
Maria Del Rosario Cruz Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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