Serving 232 students in grades 6-8, Cruz Salguero Torres ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 2% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)2%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)24%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
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?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Cruz Salguero Torres?
232 students attend Cruz Salguero Torres.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Cruz Salguero Torres students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cruz Salguero Torres?
Cruz Salguero Torres has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Cruz Salguero Torres offer ?
Cruz Salguero Torres offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cruz Salguero Torres part of?
Cruz Salguero Torres is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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