Serving 331 students in grades 6-12, Escuela Especializada Bilingue Alcides Figueroa ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 10% in PR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Escuela Especializada Bilingue Alcides Figueroa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Escuela Especializada Bilingue Alcides Figueroa's student population of 331 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Escuela Especializada Bilingue Alcides Figueroa ranks within the top 30% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Escuela Especializada Bilingue Alcides Figueroa 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
#192 out of 839 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
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
≥90%
74%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Escuela Especializada Bilingue Alcides Figueroa's ranking?
Escuela Especializada Bilingue Alcides Figueroa is ranked #192 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What schools are Escuela Especializada Bilingue Alcides Figueroa often compared to?
Escuela Especializada Bilingue Alcides Figueroais often viewed alongside schools like Isabel Suarez, Dr. Carlos Gonzalez by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Escuela Especializada Bilingue Alcides Figueroa?
The graduation rate of Escuela Especializada Bilingue Alcides Figueroa is 90%, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Escuela Especializada Bilingue Alcides Figueroa?
331 students attend Escuela Especializada Bilingue Alcides Figueroa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Escuela Especializada Bilingue Alcides Figueroa students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Escuela Especializada Bilingue Alcides Figueroa?
Escuela Especializada Bilingue Alcides Figueroa has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Escuela Especializada Bilingue Alcides Figueroa offer ?
Escuela Especializada Bilingue Alcides Figueroa offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Escuela Especializada Bilingue Alcides Figueroa part of?
Escuela Especializada Bilingue Alcides Figueroa is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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