Excellent
#125 of 842 schools in PR
Top 15% in state
Luz A. Cruz De Santana
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Humacao, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 42 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 10033, Humacao, PR 00792
- Math 87% proficient (2018)
- Reading 72% proficient (2018)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Luz A. Cruz De Santana score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 13 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 80% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 77% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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
- #125 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Luz A. Cruz De Santana is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Luz A. Cruz De Santana
Luz A. Cruz De Santana is a public elementary school in Humacao, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 284 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #125 of 842 schools in PR.
State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Luz A. Cruz De Santana
What grades does Luz A. Cruz De Santana serve?
Luz A. Cruz De Santana serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Luz A. Cruz De Santana?
Luz A. Cruz De Santana has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luz A. Cruz De Santana?
The student-teacher ratio at Luz A. Cruz De Santana is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Luz A. Cruz De Santana rank in PR?
Luz A. Cruz De Santana ranks #125 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Luz A. Cruz De Santana's MySchoolScout rating?
Luz A. Cruz De Santana has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Luz A. Cruz De Santana?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Luz A. Cruz De Santana has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Luz A. Cruz De Santana a charter school?
No, Luz A. Cruz De Santana is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Luz A. Cruz De Santana a Title I school?
No, Luz A. Cruz De Santana is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Luz A. Cruz De Santana?
91.2% of students at Luz A. Cruz De Santana 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 284
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Humacao Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.5%
- Phone
- (787) 850-6460
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24
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