Serving 500 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Rafael Colon Salgado ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rafael Colon Salgado ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Rafael Colon Salgado's student population of 500 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rafael Colon Salgado ranks within the bottom 50% of all 836 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rafael Colon Salgado is 0.00, which is less 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
#541 out of 836 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
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%
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 is Rafael Colon Salgado's ranking?
Rafael Colon Salgado is ranked #541 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% PR state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Rafael Colon Salgado?
500 students attend Rafael Colon Salgado.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Rafael Colon Salgado students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rafael Colon Salgado?
Rafael Colon Salgado has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rafael Colon Salgado offer ?
Rafael Colon Salgado offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Rafael Colon Salgado part of?
Rafael Colon Salgado is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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