The Residential Center of Educational Opportunities of Mayagüez is a magnet high school, in Mayagüez in the United States insular area of Puerto Rico.
Serving 201 students in grades 9-12, Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Mayaguez (Croem) ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 5% in PR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Mayaguez (Croem) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Mayaguez (Croem)'s student population of 201 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Rankings
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Mayaguez (Croem) ranks within the top 10% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Mayaguez (Croem) is 0.02, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#43 out of 839 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
99%
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
Graduation Rate
90-94%
74%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Mayaguez (Croem)'s ranking?
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Mayaguez (Croem) is ranked #43 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What schools are Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Mayaguez (Croem) often compared to?
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Mayaguez (Croem)is often viewed alongside schools like Dr Pedro Perea Fajardo, Eugenio Maria De Hostos Mayaguez by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Mayaguez (Croem)?
The graduation rate of Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Mayaguez (Croem) is 90-94%, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Mayaguez (Croem)?
201 students attend Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Mayaguez (Croem).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Mayaguez (Croem) students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Mayaguez (Croem)?
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Mayaguez (Croem) has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Mayaguez (Croem) offer ?
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Mayaguez (Croem) offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Mayaguez (Croem) part of?
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Mayaguez (Croem) is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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