Serving 261 students in grades 6-8, Hemeterio 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 2% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Hemeterio 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 Hemeterio 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.
Hemeterio Colon is ranked #606 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?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Hemeterio Colon?
261 students attend Hemeterio Colon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Hemeterio Colon students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hemeterio Colon?
Hemeterio Colon has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
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