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#157 of 842 schools in PR

Top 19% in state

Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez

School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Vega Baja, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 2066, Vega Baja, PR 00693

  • Math 58% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 71% proficient (2018)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change+0.88 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2018
TrendStable
Academics8.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+26.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation9.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.1:1
Chronic Absenteeism8.2%

Students at Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency58%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency71%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2015, to 65% in 2018, across a 7-year record (2012–2018).

Show all 7 years
2012
Math
54%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
90%
2016
Math
81%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
70%
ELA
93%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2012-2018) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2012-2018)

Based on 14 test records from PR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

91.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 61Somewhat Walkable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$24,072

Median home value

$117,900

Median rent

$600/mo

College educated

24.7%

Homeownership

74.8%

Poverty rate

42.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00693; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Angel Sandin MartinezEnrollment path unverified3.24–90.4 mi278Compare →
Manuel Martinez DavilaEnrollment path unverified3.8K–111.6 mi439Compare →
Jose PadinEnrollment path unverified7.6K–9Not available161Compare →
Juan Ponce De Leon GuaynaboEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–12Not available351Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Puerto Rico Department of Education

Schools in district
858
Rank in district
#157 of 842
District spending per student
The source release did not match this district identifier.
District child poverty rate
49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez

Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez is a public school in Vega Baja, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 511 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #157 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2018) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez

What grades does Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez serve?

Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez?

Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez has an enrollment of approximately 511 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez?

The student-teacher ratio at Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez rank in PR?

Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez ranks #157 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez's MySchoolScout rating?

Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2018) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2018).

Is Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez a charter school?

No, Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez a Title I school?

No, Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez?

91.2% of students at Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
511
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
63
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Vega Baja Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.2%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 00693)
55,725
Area average commute
29.4 min
Area median age
44.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 00693; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2018; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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