Porfirio Cruz Garcia
Porfirio Cruz Garcia serves 193 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 12:1.
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Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Porfirio Cruz Garcia's student population of 193 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
193 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Porfirio Cruz Garcia is 0.00, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
35%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-49%
45%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

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


Graduation Rate
(17-18)60-79%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
83%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PR Dept. of Education
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