Cristobal Colon
Tel:
(787) 785-1190
Cristobal Colon serves 246 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Cristobal Colon 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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 13:1.
Top Placements
Cristobal Colon places among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Cristobal Colon's student population of 246 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 246 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Cristobal Colon is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,086 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Cristobal Colon 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #639 out of 1086 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| 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 |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 83% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Cristobal Colon is Francisco Gaztambide Vega (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Papa Juan Xxiii (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Maria E. Bas De Vazquez (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bayamon Maria E. Bas De Vazquez Grades: K-5 | 344 students
0.7 miles
Carr 831 Urb Lomas Verdes
Bayamon, PR 00956
(787) 786-5586 0.7 K-5 344 - Bayamon Faustino Santiago Montalvo Grades: K-6 | 150 students
1.4 miles
Urb Jardines De Caparra Ave Co
Bayamon, PR 00959
(787) 787-3251 1.4 K-6 150 - Bayamon Francisco Gaztambide Vega Grades: 9-12 | 496 students
1.4 miles
Carr 167 Km 13 Hm 8 Buena Vist
Bayamon, PR 00959
(787) 799-0563 1.4 9-12 496 - Bayamon Juan Morell Campos Grades: K-5 | 312 students
1.4 miles
Urb Ext Villa Rica Calle 4 Esq
Bayamon, PR 00959
(787) 786-5520 1.4 K-5 312 - Bayamon Luis Pales Matos Grades: 9-12 | 297 students
1.4 miles
Urb Santa Rosa Calle 11 Esq 17
Bayamon, PR 00959
(787) 786-4275 1.4 9-12 297
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