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#166 of 842 schools in PR

Top 20% in state

Cruz Maria Gomez De Malave

Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Anasco, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 1818, Anasco, PR 00610

  • Math 67% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2018)
  • 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+2.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendImproving
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency62% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+20.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.5:1
Chronic Absenteeism44.5%

Students at Cruz Maria Gomez De Malave score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency67%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2009–2018), then recovered 23 points since 2015, reaching 62% in 2018.

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2018)

Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

91%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Cruz Maria Gomez De Malave sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 11Car-Dependent

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$23,732

Median home value

$113,600

Median rent

$553/mo

College educated

23.7%

Homeownership

72.6%

Poverty rate

44%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00610; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Carmen Casasus MartiEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–51.0 mi271Compare →
Antonio Gonzalez SuarezEnrollment path unverified8.4K–51.3 mi228Compare →
Elvira Ruperto QuilesEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–83.8 mi210Compare →
Esteban Rosado BaezEnrollment path unverified8.0K–84.4 mi251Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Puerto Rico Department of Education

Schools in district
858
Rank in district
#166 of 842
District spending per student
The source release did not match this district identifier.
District child poverty rate
49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cruz Maria Gomez De Malave is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cruz Maria Gomez De Malave

Cruz Maria Gomez De Malave is a public elementary school in Anasco, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 200 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #166 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cruz Maria Gomez De Malave

What grades does Cruz Maria Gomez De Malave serve?

Cruz Maria Gomez De Malave serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Cruz Maria Gomez De Malave?

Cruz Maria Gomez De Malave has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cruz Maria Gomez De Malave?

The student-teacher ratio at Cruz Maria Gomez De Malave is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cruz Maria Gomez De Malave rank in PR?

Cruz Maria Gomez De Malave ranks #166 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Cruz Maria Gomez De Malave's MySchoolScout rating?

Cruz Maria Gomez De Malave has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Cruz Maria Gomez De Malave?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cruz Maria Gomez De Malave has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Cruz Maria Gomez De Malave a charter school?

No, Cruz Maria Gomez De Malave is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cruz Maria Gomez De Malave a Title I school?

No, Cruz Maria Gomez De Malave is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cruz Maria Gomez De Malave?

91.0% of students at Cruz Maria Gomez De Malave qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
200
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Añasco Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.5%
Area population (ZIP 00610)
25,413
Area average commute
23.7 min
Area median age
45.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 00610; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24

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