Serving 621 students in grades 9-12, Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 621 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Graduation Rate: 85-89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos's student population of 621 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
621 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos ranks within the bottom 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#642 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
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
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
74%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
14%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos's ranking?
Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos is ranked #642 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos?
The graduation rate of Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos is 85-89%, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos?
621 students attend Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos?
Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos offer ?
Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos part of?
Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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