Serving 94 students in grades 1-6, Carlota Matienzo ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
94 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-44%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
83%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Carlota Matienzo?
94 students attend Carlota Matienzo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Carlota Matienzo students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carlota Matienzo?
Carlota Matienzo has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Carlota Matienzo offer ?
Carlota Matienzo offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Carlota Matienzo part of?
Carlota Matienzo is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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