Rosendo Matienzo Cintron (Closed 2023)

200 Ave Las Nereidas
Catano, PR 00962
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 265 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rosendo Matienzo Cintron 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 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
265 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(17-18)
30-34%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rosendo Matienzo Cintron and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
(17-18)
35-39%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rosendo Matienzo Cintron and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Rosendo Matienzo Cintron and the public school average student teacher ratio of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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Hispanic
100%
100%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rosendo Matienzo Cintron and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
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White
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Puerto Rico.
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Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
85%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rosendo Matienzo Cintron and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rosendo Matienzo Cintron and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 35% PR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Rosendo Matienzo Cintron?
265 students attend Rosendo Matienzo Cintron.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Rosendo Matienzo Cintron students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rosendo Matienzo Cintron?
Rosendo Matienzo Cintron has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Rosendo Matienzo Cintron offer ?
Rosendo Matienzo Cintron offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rosendo Matienzo Cintron part of?
Rosendo Matienzo Cintron is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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