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Matrullas
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 2115, Orocovis, PR 00720
Enrollment
120
Student-Teacher
6:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
120
Student-Teacher
6:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
School environment
7.0 / 10
Strong
About Matrullas
Matrullas is a public elementary school in Orocovis, PR, part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. The school serves approximately 120 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $19,049, where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a fringe rural setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 120 students, Matrullas is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 6:1, Matrullas offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
Located in a rural area, Matrullas may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 120 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Address
- PO BOX 2115, Orocovis, PR 00720
- Phone
- (787) 867-3966
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 2115, Orocovis, PR 00720
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| RAMON LOPEZ BERRIOS Villalba | 3.3 mi | — |
| BONIFACIO ALVARADO Orocovis | 4.0 mi | — |
| ANGEL RAFAEL DIAZ COLON Orocovis | 4.3 mi | — |
| ISABEL ALVARADO ALVARADO Villalba | 4.7 mi | — |
| JAIME COIRA ORTIZ Ciales | 5.0 mi | — |
| NORMA I. TORRES COLON Villalba | 5.1 mi | — |
| NEMESIO R. CANALES Jayuya | 4.8 mi | — |
| LYSANDER BORRERO TERRY Villalba | 5.2 mi | — |
| FRANCISCO ZAYAS SANTANA Villalba | 5.2 mi | — |
| DANIEL SERRANO RIVERA Villalba | 5.3 mi | — |
| CENTRO RESIDENCIAL OPORTUNIDADES EDUCATIVAS VILLALBA (CROEV) Villalba | 5.5 mi | — |
| HATILLO Villalba | 6.2 mi | — |
| SANAMUERTOS Orocovis | 6.0 mi | — |
| CRISTINA (AMADA) MARTINEZ MARTINEZ Villalba | 6.3 mi | — |
| MIGUEL A. SASTRE OLIVER Jayuya | 6.0 mi | — |
| FRANCISCO SERRANO Ciales | 6.6 mi | — |
| ALBERTO MELENDEZ Orocovis | 6.4 mi | — |
| JOSE ROJAS CORTES Orocovis | 6.5 mi | — |
| NELIDA MELENDEZ MELENDEZ Orocovis | 6.5 mi | — |
| JOSEFINA LEON ZAYAS Jayuya | 6.7 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00720 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$19,049
Median Home Value
$96,200
Median Rent
$482/mo
Population
20,974
College Educated
18.7%
Homeownership
69.9%
Avg Commute
37.3 min
Poverty Rate
52.3%
Median Age
41.4
Community Profile
The community surrounding Matrullas has a median household income of $19,049. It is a community where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $96,200, with a median rent of $482/month. The area has a poverty rate of 52.3%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute in the area is 37 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Matrullas
What grades does Matrullas serve?
Matrullas serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Matrullas?
Matrullas has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matrullas?
The student-teacher ratio at Matrullas is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Matrullas a charter school?
No, Matrullas is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Matrullas a Title I school?
No, Matrullas is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Matrullas?
90.8% of students at Matrullas qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 120
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Orocovis Municipio
- Phone
- (787) 867-3966
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
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