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#384 of 842 schools in PR

Top 46% in state

Juana Colon

High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Comerio, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 1123, Comerio, PR 00782

  • Math 3% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2018)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation24%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.9:1
Chronic Absenteeism28.7%

Students at Juana Colon score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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 Proficiency37%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 10 points across the 10-year record (2009–2018) and has held near 20% recently.

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2011
Math
3%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
3%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
8%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 36% (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%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Juana 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 35Car-Dependent

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

Median income

$17,090

Median home value

$107,800

Median rent

$490/mo

College educated

18.2%

Homeownership

61.7%

Poverty rate

53.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00782; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
24% 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
Antolin Santos NegronEnrollment path unverified6.08–120.5 mi352Compare →
Manuel Cruz Maceira - BeisbolEnrollment path unverified6.29–120.9 mi91Compare →
Luis Munoz IglesiasEnrollment path unverified8.7K–124.9 mi483Compare →
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas De Ceiba (croec)Enrollment path unverified9.09–12Not available107Compare →

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

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

About Juana Colon

Juana Colon is a public high school in Comerio, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 300 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #384 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Juana Colon

What grades does Juana Colon serve?

Juana Colon serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Juana Colon?

Juana Colon has an enrollment of approximately 300 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Juana Colon?

The student-teacher ratio at Juana Colon is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Juana Colon rank in PR?

Juana Colon ranks #384 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Juana Colon's MySchoolScout rating?

Juana Colon has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Juana Colon?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Juana Colon has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Juana Colon a charter school?

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

Is Juana Colon a Title I school?

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

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

91.0% of students at Juana 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
300
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Comerío Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.7%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 00782)
18,397
Area average commute
30.3 min
Area median age
41.8
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 00782; 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

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