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#123 of 842 schools in PR

Top 15% in state

Marta Lafontaine

Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Utuado, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 779, Utuado, PR 00641

  • Math 45% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 75% proficient (2018)
  • 4.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+3.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendImproving
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74.5% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)67% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.1:1
Chronic Absenteeism28.1%

Students at Marta Lafontaine score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).

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2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency45%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency75%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2015, to 60% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2018)

Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

89.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Marta Lafontaine 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

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

Median income

$17,839

Median home value

$101,900

Median rent

$464/mo

College educated

21.9%

Homeownership

61.6%

Poverty rate

53.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00641; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Judith A. VivasEnrollment path unverified9.7K–83.4 mi236Compare →
Antonio Tulla TorresEnrollment path unverified7.8K–83.5 mi108Compare →
Maria Libertad GomezEnrollment path unverified4.4K–54.0 mi128Compare →
Antonia Serrano GonzalezEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–84.3 mi149Compare →

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

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

About Marta Lafontaine

Marta Lafontaine is a public elementary school in Utuado, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 57 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 4.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #123 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marta Lafontaine

What grades does Marta Lafontaine serve?

Marta Lafontaine serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Marta Lafontaine?

Marta Lafontaine has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marta Lafontaine?

The student-teacher ratio at Marta Lafontaine is 4.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marta Lafontaine rank in PR?

Marta Lafontaine ranks #123 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Marta Lafontaine's MySchoolScout rating?

Marta Lafontaine has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Marta Lafontaine?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marta Lafontaine has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Marta Lafontaine a charter school?

No, Marta Lafontaine is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Marta Lafontaine a Title I school?

No, Marta Lafontaine is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marta Lafontaine?

89.5% of students at Marta Lafontaine 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 – 8th
Enrollment
57
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Utuado Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.1%
Area population (ZIP 00641)
23,962
Area average commute
30.4 min
Area median age
46.3
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 00641; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24

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