Serving 126 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nereida Alicea Cruz ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
126 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)45-49%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
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
7%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
82%
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Nereida Alicea Cruz?
126 students attend Nereida Alicea Cruz.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Nereida Alicea Cruz students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nereida Alicea Cruz?
Nereida Alicea Cruz has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Nereida Alicea Cruz offer ?
Nereida Alicea Cruz offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Nereida Alicea Cruz part of?
Nereida Alicea Cruz is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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