Alejandro Junior Cruz (Closed 2023)

Carr 834 Int Km 3 Hm 4 Bo Mame
Guaynabo, PR 00970
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(16-17)
≥95%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alejandro Junior Cruz and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
(16-17)
≥95%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alejandro Junior Cruz and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Alejandro Junior Cruz and the public school average student teacher ratio of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
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n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alejandro Junior Cruz and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
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White
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
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All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
85%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alejandro Junior Cruz and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alejandro Junior Cruz and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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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