Serving 106 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alejandro Junior Cruz ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥95% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
106 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥95%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥95%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Alejandro Junior Cruz?
106 students attend Alejandro Junior Cruz.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Alejandro Junior Cruz students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alejandro Junior Cruz?
Alejandro Junior Cruz has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Alejandro Junior Cruz offer ?
Alejandro Junior Cruz offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Alejandro Junior Cruz part of?
Alejandro Junior Cruz is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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