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#661 of 842 schools in PR

Elvira M. Colon

High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Santa Isabel, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 847, Santa Isabel, PR 00757

  • Math 3% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2018)
  • 72.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+0.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics2.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-24.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
College Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate72%
AP Participation11.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.9:1
Chronic Absenteeism71.9%

Students at Elvira M. Colon score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency3%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 15% across the 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2011
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2012
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2013
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 4% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 26% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

91.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Elvira M. Colon sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$23,350

Median home value

$106,400

Median rent

$486/mo

College educated

28.9%

Homeownership

78%

Poverty rate

45.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00757; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
11.3% participation·State avg: 1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Manuel Martin MonserrateEnrollment path unverified4.56–120.4 mi228Compare →
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas De Ceiba (croec)Enrollment path unverified9.09–12Not available107Compare →
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (croev)Enrollment path unverified9.79–12Not available173Compare →
Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos PonceEnrollment path unverified9.69–12Not available86Compare →

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
#661 of 842
District spending per student
The source release did not match this district identifier.
District child poverty rate
49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Elvira M. Colon is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Elvira M. Colon

Elvira M. Colon is a public high school in Santa Isabel, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 302 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #661 of 842 schools in PR.

State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elvira M. Colon

What grades does Elvira M. Colon serve?

Elvira M. Colon serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Elvira M. Colon?

Elvira M. Colon has an enrollment of approximately 302 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elvira M. Colon?

The student-teacher ratio at Elvira M. Colon is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elvira M. Colon rank in PR?

Elvira M. Colon ranks #661 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Elvira M. Colon's MySchoolScout rating?

Elvira M. Colon has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Elvira M. Colon?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elvira M. Colon has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Elvira M. Colon a charter school?

No, Elvira M. Colon is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Elvira M. Colon a Title I school?

No, Elvira M. Colon is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elvira M. Colon?

91.1% of students at Elvira M. 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
302
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Santa Isabel Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
71.9%
4-Year Graduation
72.0%
Area population (ZIP 00757)
19,974
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
41
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 00757; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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