Excellent
#96 of 842 schools in PR
Top 11% in state
Jose Colon Gonzalez
Elementary School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Barranquitas, PR
A Puerto Rico Department of Education elementary school where students score 50 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 62, Barranquitas, PR 00794
- Math 95% proficient (2018)
- Reading 88% proficient (2018)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jose Colon Gonzalez score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2018 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 15 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 92% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 87% (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
91%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jose Colon Gonzalez 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 34Car-Dependent
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$22,128
Median home value
$119,800
Median rent
$504/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
49.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00794; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroamerica PaganEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Antonio Vazquez RamosEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| Dra. Carmen Delia Colon MartinezEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Angel Rafael Diaz ColonEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | K–8 | Not available | 197 | 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
- #96 of 842
- District spending per student
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
- District child poverty rate
- 49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jose Colon Gonzalez is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jose Colon Gonzalez
Jose Colon Gonzalez is a public elementary school in Barranquitas, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 456 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #96 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jose Colon Gonzalez
What grades does Jose Colon Gonzalez serve?
Jose Colon Gonzalez serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Jose Colon Gonzalez?
Jose Colon Gonzalez has an enrollment of approximately 456 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jose Colon Gonzalez?
The student-teacher ratio at Jose Colon Gonzalez is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jose Colon Gonzalez rank in PR?
Jose Colon Gonzalez ranks #96 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Jose Colon Gonzalez's MySchoolScout rating?
Jose Colon Gonzalez has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Jose Colon Gonzalez?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jose Colon Gonzalez has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Jose Colon Gonzalez a charter school?
No, Jose Colon Gonzalez is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jose Colon Gonzalez a Title I school?
No, Jose Colon Gonzalez is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jose Colon Gonzalez?
91.0% of students at Jose Colon Gonzalez 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
- 456
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Barranquitas Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.7%
- Phone
- (787) 857-3686
- Area population (ZIP 00794)
- 28,450
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 00794; 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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