Serving 271 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Matias Rivera 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 70-74% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)70-74%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)65-69%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
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
83%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Matias Rivera?
271 students attend Matias Rivera.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Matias Rivera students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Matias Rivera?
Matias Rivera has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Matias Rivera offer ?
Matias Rivera offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Matias Rivera part of?
Matias Rivera is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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