Serving 221 students in grades 6-8, Felipe Colon Diaz 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 2% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Felipe Colon Diaz's student population of 221 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
221 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Felipe Colon Diaz 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 Felipe Colon Diaz is 0.02, 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
#745 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
23%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
99%
100%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.1%
42.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
74%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 Felipe Colon Diaz's ranking?
Felipe Colon Diaz is ranked #745 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?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Felipe Colon Diaz?
221 students attend Felipe Colon Diaz.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Felipe Colon Diaz students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Felipe Colon Diaz?
Felipe Colon Diaz has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Felipe Colon Diaz offer ?
Felipe Colon Diaz offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Felipe Colon Diaz part of?
Felipe Colon Diaz is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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