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#528 of 842 schools in PR

Francisco Lopez Cruz

School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Naranjito, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 926, Naranjito, PR 00719

  • Math 32% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2018)
  • 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+0.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics5.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
College Readiness3.1Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.3:1
Chronic Absenteeism15.9%

Students at Francisco Lopez Cruz score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency32%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2015, to 27% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
21%
ELA
25%
2011
Math
24%
ELA
33%
2012
Math
21%
ELA
33%
2013
Math
24%
ELA
36%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
29%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 31% (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 Francisco Lopez 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

$21,089

Median home value

$105,900

Median rent

$484/mo

College educated

19.7%

Homeownership

68.9%

Poverty rate

50.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00719; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

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Juan Ponce De Leon GuaynaboEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–12Not available351Compare →
Lcdo. Guillermo Atiles MoreauEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–12Not available122Compare →
Luis Munoz IglesiasEnrollment path unverified8.7K–12Not available483Compare →

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

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

About Francisco Lopez Cruz

Francisco Lopez Cruz is a public school in Naranjito, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 314 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #528 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Francisco Lopez Cruz

What grades does Francisco Lopez Cruz serve?

Francisco Lopez Cruz serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Francisco Lopez Cruz?

Francisco Lopez Cruz has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Francisco Lopez Cruz?

The student-teacher ratio at Francisco Lopez Cruz is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Francisco Lopez Cruz rank in PR?

Francisco Lopez Cruz ranks #528 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Francisco Lopez Cruz's MySchoolScout rating?

Francisco Lopez Cruz has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Francisco Lopez Cruz?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Francisco Lopez Cruz has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Francisco Lopez Cruz a charter school?

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

Is Francisco Lopez Cruz a Title I school?

No, Francisco Lopez Cruz is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Francisco Lopez Cruz?

91.1% of students at Francisco Lopez 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
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
314
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Naranjito Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.9%
Area population (ZIP 00719)
29,732
Area average commute
40.6 min
Area median age
43.5
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 00719; 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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