Serving 121 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Luis Pales Matos Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
121 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-69%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-69%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% PR state average).
How many students attend Luis Pales Matos Elementary School?
121 students attend Luis Pales Matos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Luis Pales Matos Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Luis Pales Matos Elementary School?
Luis Pales Matos Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Luis Pales Matos Elementary School offer ?
Luis Pales Matos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Luis Pales Matos Elementary School part of?
Luis Pales Matos Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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