Serving 488 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Jose Colon Gonzalez ranks in the top 5% 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 95% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 95% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jose Colon Gonzalez ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
School Overview
Jose Colon Gonzalez's student population of 488 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
488 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jose Colon Gonzalez ranks within the top 5% of all 836 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jose Colon Gonzalez 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
#11 out of 836 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)95%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)88%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
1%
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
85%
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 Jose Colon Gonzalez's ranking?
Jose Colon Gonzalez is ranked #11 out of 836 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% PR state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Jose Colon Gonzalez?
488 students attend Jose Colon Gonzalez.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Jose Colon Gonzalez students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jose Colon Gonzalez?
Jose Colon Gonzalez has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jose Colon Gonzalez offer ?
Jose Colon Gonzalez offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Jose Colon Gonzalez part of?
Jose Colon Gonzalez is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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