Excellent
#53 of 842 schools in PR
Top 6% in state
Rosendo Matienzo Cintron
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Lajas, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 932, Lajas, PR 00667
- Math 67% proficient (2018)
- Reading 67% proficient (2018)
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rosendo Matienzo Cintron score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2015, reaching 67% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 56% (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
90.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rosendo Matienzo Cintron 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
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$18,729
Median home value
$103,300
Median rent
$492/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
52.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00667; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elemental Urbana De LajasEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–6 | 2.9 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| Francisco Maria QuinonesEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–8 | 3.0 mi | 422 | Compare → |
| Henry W. LongfellowEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| Julio V. GuzmanEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–8 | 3.7 mi | 327 | 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
- #53 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rosendo Matienzo Cintron is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rosendo Matienzo Cintron
Rosendo Matienzo Cintron is a public elementary school in Lajas, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 137 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #53 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rosendo Matienzo Cintron
What grades does Rosendo Matienzo Cintron serve?
Rosendo Matienzo Cintron serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Rosendo Matienzo Cintron?
Rosendo Matienzo Cintron has an enrollment of approximately 137 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosendo Matienzo Cintron?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosendo Matienzo Cintron is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rosendo Matienzo Cintron rank in PR?
Rosendo Matienzo Cintron ranks #53 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Rosendo Matienzo Cintron's MySchoolScout rating?
Rosendo Matienzo Cintron has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Rosendo Matienzo Cintron?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rosendo Matienzo Cintron has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Rosendo Matienzo Cintron a charter school?
No, Rosendo Matienzo Cintron is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rosendo Matienzo Cintron a Title I school?
No, Rosendo Matienzo Cintron is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rosendo Matienzo Cintron?
90.5% of students at Rosendo Matienzo Cintron 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 137
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lajas Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (787) 899-4179
- Area population (ZIP 00667)
- 23,116
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 48.4
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 00667; 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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