Serving 120 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Matrullas ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Matrullas ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Matrullas's student population of 120 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
120 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Matrullas ranks within the top 20% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Matrullas is 0.04, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#148 out of 839 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
21%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
98%
100%

Black
1%
n/a
White
1%
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups


Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Matrullas's ranking?
Matrullas is ranked #148 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Matrullas?
120 students attend Matrullas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Matrullas students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Matrullas?
Matrullas has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Matrullas offer ?
Matrullas offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Matrullas part of?
Matrullas is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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