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#442 of 842 schools in PR

Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos

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

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

PO BOX 1817, Cidra, PR 00739

  • Math 3% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2018)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+0.27 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 Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation3.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
Chronic Absenteeism39.5%

Students at Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos 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

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2009–2018), then recovered 9 points since 2015, reaching 30% in 2018.

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
3%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
3%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
3%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
3%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
1%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
1%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 50% (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 Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos 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 40Car-Dependent

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

Median income

$26,801

Median home value

$138,400

Median rent

$547/mo

College educated

26.9%

Homeownership

67.4%

Poverty rate

36.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00739; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
3.2% participation·State avg: 1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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
Ana J. CandelasEnrollment path unverified6.79–120.2 mi269Compare →
Jesus T. Pinero CidraEnrollment path unverified8.26–120.5 mi347Compare →
Luis Munoz IglesiasEnrollment path unverified8.7K–120.8 mi483Compare →
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas De Ceiba (croec)Enrollment path unverified9.09–12Not available107Compare →

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

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

About Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos

Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos is a public high school in Cidra, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 650 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #442 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos

What grades does Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos serve?

Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos?

Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos has an enrollment of approximately 650 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos?

The student-teacher ratio at Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos rank in PR?

Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos ranks #442 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos's MySchoolScout rating?

Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos a charter school?

No, Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos a Title I school?

No, Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos?

91.1% of students at Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
650
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
vocational
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cidra Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.5%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 00739)
34,595
Area average commute
28.6 min
Area median age
43.1
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 00739; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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