Very Good
#245 of 842 schools in PR
Top 29% in state
Rafael Zamot Cruz
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Hatillo, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
PO BOX 59003 SUITE 166, Hatillo, PR 00659
- Math 32% proficient (2018)
- Reading 57% proficient (2018)
- 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rafael Zamot Cruz score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2015, to 45% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 61% (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
90.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rafael Zamot 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
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$27,297
Median home value
$130,000
Median rent
$598/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
37%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00659; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago R. PalmerEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–8 | 2.1 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Luis Melendez RodriguezEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–10 | 3.2 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Timoteo DelgadoEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 4–12 | 4.5 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| Dr. Efrain Gonzalez TejeraEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–5 | 4.8 mi | 120 | Compare → |
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
- #245 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rafael Zamot Cruz is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rafael Zamot Cruz
Rafael Zamot Cruz is a public elementary school in Hatillo, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 187 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #245 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rafael Zamot Cruz
What grades does Rafael Zamot Cruz serve?
Rafael Zamot Cruz serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Rafael Zamot Cruz?
Rafael Zamot Cruz has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rafael Zamot Cruz?
The student-teacher ratio at Rafael Zamot Cruz is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rafael Zamot Cruz rank in PR?
Rafael Zamot Cruz ranks #245 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Rafael Zamot Cruz's MySchoolScout rating?
Rafael Zamot Cruz has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Rafael Zamot Cruz?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rafael Zamot Cruz has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Rafael Zamot Cruz a charter school?
No, Rafael Zamot Cruz is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rafael Zamot Cruz a Title I school?
No, Rafael Zamot Cruz is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rafael Zamot Cruz?
90.9% of students at Rafael Zamot 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 187
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Hatillo Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.3%
- Phone
- (787) 820-0841
- Area population (ZIP 00659)
- 37,203
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
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 00659; 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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