Serving 302 students in grades 9-12, Elvira M. 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 10-14% (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 9:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 302 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Top 50% in PR)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Elvira M. 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 Elvira M. Colon is 0.17, 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.
Elvira M. Colon is ranked #520 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?
10-14% 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).
What is the graduation rate of Elvira M. Colon?
The graduation rate of Elvira M. Colon is 75-79%, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Elvira M. Colon?
302 students attend Elvira M. Colon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Elvira M. Colon students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elvira M. Colon?
Elvira M. Colon has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 302 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
