Serving 268 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Su Cruz Ortiz Stella 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 61% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 61% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)61%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)61%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
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
83%
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?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Su Cruz Ortiz Stella?
268 students attend Su Cruz Ortiz Stella.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Su Cruz Ortiz Stella students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Su Cruz Ortiz Stella?
Su Cruz Ortiz Stella has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Su Cruz Ortiz Stella offer ?
Su Cruz Ortiz Stella offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Su Cruz Ortiz Stella part of?
Su Cruz Ortiz Stella is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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