Francisco Matias Lugo serves 559 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Francisco Matias Lugo placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Francisco Matias Lugo ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Francisco Matias Lugo's student population of 559 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
559 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Francisco Matias Lugo is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 836 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Francisco Matias Lugo is 0.00, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#555 out of 836 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)37%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)29%
45%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
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


Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
86%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Francisco Matias Lugo's ranking?
Francisco Matias Lugo is ranked #555 out of 836 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% PR state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Francisco Matias Lugo?
559 students attend Francisco Matias Lugo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Francisco Matias Lugo students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Francisco Matias Lugo?
Francisco Matias Lugo has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Francisco Matias Lugo offer ?
Francisco Matias Lugo offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Francisco Matias Lugo part of?
Francisco Matias Lugo is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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