Below Average
#689 of 842 schools in PR
Matrullas
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Orocovis, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 2115, Orocovis, PR 00720
- Math 32% proficient (2018)
- Reading 42% proficient (2018)
- 6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Matrullas score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2015, to 37% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 50% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Matrullas 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
$19,049
Median home value
$96,200
Median rent
$482/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
52.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00720; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Lopez BerriosEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Bonifacio AlvaradoEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–8 | 4.0 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| Angel Rafael Diaz ColonEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | K–8 | 4.3 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| Isabel Alvarado AlvaradoEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–8 | 4.7 mi | 427 | Compare → |
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
- #689 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Matrullas is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Matrullas
Matrullas is a public elementary school in Orocovis, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 120 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #689 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
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.
How does Matrullas rank in PR?
Matrullas ranks #689 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Matrullas's MySchoolScout rating?
Matrullas has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Matrullas?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Matrullas has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 120
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Orocovis Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.8%
- Phone
- (787) 867-3966
- Area population (ZIP 00720)
- 20,974
- Area average commute
- 37.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 00720; 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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