Serving 279 students in grades 9-12, Juana 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 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 (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The JUANA COLON school serves the eastern part of Comerio, PR, covering an area of approximately 28.5 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone about 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Juana Colon ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Juana Colon's student population of 279 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
279 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Juana 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 Juana Colon 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
#501 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
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
Graduation Rate
(21-22)75-79%
74%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.8%
42.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
14%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Juana Colon's ranking?
Juana Colon is ranked #501 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Juana Colon?
The graduation rate of Juana Colon is 75-79%, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Juana Colon?
279 students attend Juana Colon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Juana Colon students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Juana Colon?
Juana Colon has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Juana Colon offer ?
Juana Colon offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Juana Colon part of?
Juana Colon is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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