Serving 589 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Nueva Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 10% in PR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nueva Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Nueva Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez's student population of 589 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
589 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nueva Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez ranks within the top 20% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nueva Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez is 0.02, which is more 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
#130 out of 839 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
1%
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
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nueva Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez's ranking?
Nueva Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez is ranked #130 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What schools are Nueva Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez often compared to?
Nueva Brigida Alvarez Rodriguezis often viewed alongside schools like Lino Padro Rivera by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nueva Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez?
The graduation rate of Nueva Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez is 90%, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Nueva Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez?
589 students attend Nueva Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Nueva Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nueva Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez?
Nueva Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Nueva Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez offer ?
Nueva Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Nueva Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez part of?
Nueva Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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