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Public middle school · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Ponce, Puerto Rico

Hemeterio Colon

Hemeterio Colon rates 5.9, above the middle of Puerto Rico Department of Education's middle schools, whose rated median is 4.6.

Middle schools, 1 to 10This campus against public middle schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.9this school

5.9 on a one-to-ten scale; the Puerto Rico Department of Education median is 4.6.

#469 of 842 schools in Puerto Rico · Puerto Rico Department of Education: 82 middle schools rated, median 4.6

The brief

A Puerto Rico Department of Education middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 469 of 842 schools in Puerto Rico and 469 of 842 in Puerto Rico Department of Education.

Hemeterio Colon is listed in Puerto Rico Department of Education, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math10%299 students tested · state average not published · 2018 EdFacts
Reading48%297 students tested · state average not published · 2018 EdFacts
Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2015, to 29% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).2018 EdFacts; 18 test records from PR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
5.9
40% of the rating
Academics
5.4
35% of the rating
Resources & Environment
6.6
25% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2018–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

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 00731; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Hemeterio Colon and the 20 nearest middle schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$16,917
Median home value
$86,800
Median rent
$426/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
79.4%
Poverty rate
56.4%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00731; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
85
Very Walkable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
91%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Ramon Marin0.9 mi
    8.1Compare →
  2. Hemeterio Colonthis school
    5.9
  3. Manuel Gonzalez Pato2.0 mi
    5.9Compare →
  4. Dr. Rafael Pujals0.6 mi
    5.8Compare →
  5. Eugenio Le Compte Benitez2.2 mi
    5.2Compare →
  6. Jardines De Ponce2.9 mi
    5.2Compare →
  7. Sor Isolina Ferre2.2 mi
    5.2Compare →
  8. Antonio Paoli Ponce0.8 mi
    3.5Compare →
Seven grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Hemeterio Colon.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Hemeterio Colon serve?

Hemeterio Colon serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Hemeterio Colon?

Hemeterio Colon has an enrollment of approximately 278 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hemeterio Colon?

The student-teacher ratio at Hemeterio Colon is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hemeterio Colon rank in PR?

Hemeterio Colon ranks #469 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Hemeterio Colon's MySchoolScout rating?

Hemeterio Colon has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Hemeterio Colon?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hemeterio Colon has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Hemeterio Colon a charter school?

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

Is Hemeterio Colon a Title I school?

No, Hemeterio Colon is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hemeterio Colon?

91.0% of students at Hemeterio 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 facts

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
278
Student-teacher ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize City
County
Ponce Municipio
Phone
(787) 840-3500
Rank in district
#469 of 842
Schools in district
858
District spending per student
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
District child poverty rate
49.9%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 00731)
10,221
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
47.8

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

Keep exploring

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Puerto Rico Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.