Pedro Fidel Colberg (Closed 2023)

Calle Rius Rivera Final
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 188 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pedro Fidel Colberg ranks in the top 50% 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 was 45-49% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(16-17)
45-49%
36%
(16-17)
45-49%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
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
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Pedro Fidel Colberg?
188 students attend Pedro Fidel Colberg.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Pedro Fidel Colberg students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pedro Fidel Colberg?
Pedro Fidel Colberg has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Pedro Fidel Colberg offer ?
Pedro Fidel Colberg offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pedro Fidel Colberg part of?

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