Serving 252 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bernardo Gonzalez 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). 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 11:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 252 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PR
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Bernardo Gonzalez 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 Bernardo Gonzalez Colon is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Bernardo Gonzalez Colon is ranked #595 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Bernardo Gonzalez Colon?
252 students attend Bernardo Gonzalez Colon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Bernardo Gonzalez Colon students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bernardo Gonzalez Colon?
Bernardo Gonzalez Colon has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Bernardo Gonzalez Colon offer ?
Bernardo Gonzalez Colon offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Bernardo Gonzalez Colon part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 252 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
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