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#535 of 842 schools in PR
Bernardo Gonzalez Colon
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Utuado, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 1447, Utuado, PR 00641
- Math 15% proficient (2018)
- Reading 36% proficient (2018)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bernardo Gonzalez Colon score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2015, to 26% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2018)
Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bernardo Gonzalez Colon sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$17,839
Median home value
$101,900
Median rent
$464/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
61.6%
Poverty rate
53.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00641; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Libertad GomezEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| Judith A. VivasEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 236 | Compare → |
| Inocencio MonteroEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–8 | 2.0 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| Francisco JordanEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–8 | 2.7 mi | 155 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Puerto Rico Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 858
- Rank in district
- #535 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bernardo Gonzalez Colon is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bernardo Gonzalez Colon
Bernardo Gonzalez Colon is a public elementary school in Utuado, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 252 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #535 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bernardo Gonzalez Colon
What grades does Bernardo Gonzalez Colon serve?
Bernardo Gonzalez Colon serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Bernardo Gonzalez Colon?
Bernardo Gonzalez Colon has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bernardo Gonzalez Colon?
The student-teacher ratio at Bernardo Gonzalez Colon is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bernardo Gonzalez Colon rank in PR?
Bernardo Gonzalez Colon ranks #535 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Bernardo Gonzalez Colon's MySchoolScout rating?
Bernardo Gonzalez Colon has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bernardo Gonzalez Colon?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bernardo Gonzalez Colon has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Bernardo Gonzalez Colon a charter school?
No, Bernardo Gonzalez Colon is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bernardo Gonzalez Colon a Title I school?
No, Bernardo Gonzalez Colon is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bernardo Gonzalez Colon?
90.9% of students at Bernardo Gonzalez Colon qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 252
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Utuado Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.1%
- Phone
- (787) 894-2524
- Area population (ZIP 00641)
- 23,962
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 00641; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24
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