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#351 of 842 schools in PR

Top 42% in state

Eugenio Guerra Cruz

High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Salinas, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 2004, Salinas, PR 00751

  • Math 3% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2018)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-0.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
AP Participation19.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.1:1

Students at Eugenio Guerra Cruz score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency3%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 30% across the 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
3%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
3%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
3%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
3%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 54% (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

91.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Eugenio Guerra Cruz 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

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

Median income

$20,947

Median home value

$89,600

Median rent

$449/mo

College educated

19.5%

Homeownership

77.4%

Poverty rate

49.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00751; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
19.6% participation·State avg: 1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jose PadinEnrollment path unverified7.6K–91.4 mi161Compare →
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas De Ceiba (croec)Enrollment path unverified9.09–12Not available107Compare →
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (croev)Enrollment path unverified9.79–12Not available173Compare →
Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos PonceEnrollment path unverified9.69–12Not available86Compare →

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

Eugenio Guerra Cruz is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Eugenio Guerra Cruz

Eugenio Guerra Cruz is a public high school in Salinas, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 316 students in grades 6th-12th with a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #351 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Eugenio Guerra Cruz

What grades does Eugenio Guerra Cruz serve?

Eugenio Guerra Cruz serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Eugenio Guerra Cruz?

Eugenio Guerra Cruz has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eugenio Guerra Cruz?

The student-teacher ratio at Eugenio Guerra Cruz is 6.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eugenio Guerra Cruz rank in PR?

Eugenio Guerra Cruz ranks #351 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Eugenio Guerra Cruz's MySchoolScout rating?

Eugenio Guerra Cruz has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Eugenio Guerra Cruz?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eugenio Guerra Cruz has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Eugenio Guerra Cruz a charter school?

No, Eugenio Guerra Cruz is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Eugenio Guerra Cruz a Title I school?

No, Eugenio Guerra Cruz is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eugenio Guerra Cruz?

91.1% of students at Eugenio Guerra Cruz 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
316
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Salinas Municipio
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 00751)
19,596
Area average commute
25.2 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 00751; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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

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