Serving 300 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Luz A. Cruz De Santana ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Luz A. Cruz De Santana ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Luz A. Cruz De Santana's student population of 300 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
300 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Luz A. Cruz De Santana ranks within the top 20% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Luz A. Cruz De Santana is 0.06, 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
#92 out of 839 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
23%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
97%
100%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
n/a
White
2%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26%
42.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
74%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
No Information Provided
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Luz A. Cruz De Santana's ranking?
Luz A. Cruz De Santana is ranked #92 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Luz A. Cruz De Santana?
300 students attend Luz A. Cruz De Santana.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Luz A. Cruz De Santana students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Luz A. Cruz De Santana?
Luz A. Cruz De Santana has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Luz A. Cruz De Santana offer ?
Luz A. Cruz De Santana offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Luz A. Cruz De Santana part of?
Luz A. Cruz De Santana is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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