Serving 342 students in grades 9-12, Elvira M. Colon ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Graduation Rate: 75-79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elvira M. Colon's student population of 342 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
342 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Elvira M. Colon ranks within the bottom 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elvira M. Colon is 0.13, which is more 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
#571 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
n/a
Hispanic
93%
100%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)75-79%
74%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63.5%
42.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
74%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elvira M. Colon's ranking?
Elvira M. Colon is ranked #571 out of 839 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elvira M. Colon?
The graduation rate of Elvira M. Colon is 75-79%, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Elvira M. Colon?
342 students attend Elvira M. Colon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Elvira M. Colon students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elvira M. Colon?
Elvira M. Colon has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Elvira M. Colon offer ?
Elvira M. Colon offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elvira M. Colon part of?
Elvira M. Colon is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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