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Hemeterio Colon
Middle School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
21 CALLE CONCORDIA 8139, Ponce, PR 00731
Enrollment
278
Student-Teacher
15.4:1
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
278
Student-Teacher
15.4:1
Grades
6th – 8th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Hemeterio Colon
Hemeterio Colon is a public middle school in Ponce, PR, part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. The school serves approximately 278 students in grades 6th – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $16,917, where 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a midsize city setting.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 278 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Address
- 21 CALLE CONCORDIA 8139, Ponce, PR 00731
- Phone
- (787) 840-3500
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Funding & Resources
Location
21 CALLE CONCORDIA 8139, Ponce, PR 00731
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ABRAHAM LINCOLN PONCE Ponce | 0.4 mi | — |
| PONCE HIGH SCHOOL Ponce | 0.4 mi | — |
| DR. RAFAEL PUJALS Ponce | 0.6 mi | — |
| DR. JOSE CELSO BARBOSA PONCE Ponce | 0.6 mi | — |
| JUAN CUEVAS ABOY Ponce | 0.7 mi | — |
| ISMAEL MALDONADO LUGARO Ponce | 0.7 mi | — |
| ANTONIO PAOLI PONCE Ponce | 0.8 mi | — |
| DR. PILA Ponce | 0.8 mi | — |
| ANDRES GRILLASCA SALAS Ponce | 0.9 mi | — |
| RAMON MARIN Ponce | 0.9 mi | — |
| JAIME L. DREW Ponce | 0.9 mi | — |
| BERNARDINO CORDERO BERNARD Ponce | 1.0 mi | — |
| EDUARDO NEUMANN GANDIA Ponce | 1.1 mi | — |
| RODULFO DEL VALLE Ponce | 1.3 mi | — |
| LIBRADO NET Ponce | 1.4 mi | — |
| ERNESTO RAMOS ANTONINI PONCE Ponce | 1.6 mi | — |
| SANTA TERESITA Ponce | 1.7 mi | — |
| LUCY GRILLASCA Ponce | 1.7 mi | — |
| ANGELA CORDERO BERNARD Ponce | 1.9 mi | — |
| MANUEL GONZALEZ PATO Ponce | 2.0 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00731 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$16,917
Median Home Value
$86,800
Median Rent
$426/mo
Population
10,221
College Educated
22.1%
Homeownership
79.4%
Avg Commute
26.6 min
Poverty Rate
56.4%
Median Age
47.8
Community Profile
The community surrounding Hemeterio Colon has a median household income of $16,917. It is a community where 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $86,800, with a median rent of $426/month. The area has a poverty rate of 56.4%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 27 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hemeterio Colon
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.
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.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 278
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ponce Municipio
- Phone
- (787) 840-3500
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
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