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Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera vs. Maria Teresa Serrano

Should you attend Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera or Maria Teresa Serrano? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera
Calle 9 #84 Blq. 79 Urb Villa
Carolina, PR 00985
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Maria Teresa Serrano
Via 8 Urb. Villa Fontana
Carolina, PR 00983
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Maria Teresa Serrano ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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).
Serving 277 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Maria Teresa Serrano ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
247 students
277 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Maria Teresa Serrano over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Maria Teresa Serrano.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Maria Teresa Serrano over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and the state of Puerto Rico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Maria Teresa Serrano with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and the state of Puerto Rico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#97 out of 839 schools in PR
(Top 20%)
#83 out of 839 schools in PR
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Maria Teresa Serrano, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 10% in PR)
60-64%
(Top 10% in PR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and Puerto Rico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maria Teresa Serrano who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and Puerto Rico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in PR)
55-59%
(Top 20% in PR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and Puerto Rico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maria Teresa Serrano who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and Puerto Rico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 20% in PR)
80-84%
(Top 5% in PR)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera by grade.
This chart displays the students of Maria Teresa Serrano by grade.
Pre-K Students
1
-
Kindergarten Students
45
30
Grade 1 Students
33
43
Grade 2 Students
51
52
Grade 3 Students
38
54
Grade 4 Students
48
43
Grade 5 Students
31
55

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
99%
100%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and in Puerto Rico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Maria Teresa Serrano, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and in Puerto Rico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
1%
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
0.02
0.00

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
84%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and Puerto Rico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Maria Teresa Serrano, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and Puerto Rico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and Puerto Rico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Maria Teresa Serrano, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District and Puerto Rico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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