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#668 of 842 schools in PR

Pedro Nelson Colberg

High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Cabo Rojo, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 1316, Cabo Rojo, PR 00623

  • Math 10% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 43% proficient (2018)
  • 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-0.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendStable
Academics4.9Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
College Readiness3.1Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.2:1
Chronic Absenteeism31.8%

Students at Pedro Nelson Colberg score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency10%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency43%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 8 points since 2015, reaching 27% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
1%
ELA
34%
2011
Math
9%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
12%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
6%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
31%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
7%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 41% (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

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The neighborhood

Where Pedro Nelson Colberg 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 65Somewhat Walkable

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

Median income

$25,614

Median home value

$118,200

Median rent

$576/mo

College educated

29.8%

Homeownership

77.7%

Poverty rate

37.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00623; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Severo E. Colberg RamirezEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–100.1 mi262Compare →
Ines Maria Mendoza De Munoz Marin Cabo RojoEnrollment path unverified6.49–120.3 mi436Compare →
James GarfieldEnrollment path unverified6.1K–110.5 mi250Compare →
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
#668 of 842
District spending per student
The source release did not match this district identifier.
District child poverty rate
49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Pedro Nelson Colberg

Pedro Nelson Colberg is a public high school in Cabo Rojo, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 223 students in grades 6th-12th with a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #668 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pedro Nelson Colberg

What grades does Pedro Nelson Colberg serve?

Pedro Nelson Colberg serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Pedro Nelson Colberg?

Pedro Nelson Colberg has an enrollment of approximately 223 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pedro Nelson Colberg?

The student-teacher ratio at Pedro Nelson Colberg is 6.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pedro Nelson Colberg rank in PR?

Pedro Nelson Colberg ranks #668 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Pedro Nelson Colberg's MySchoolScout rating?

Pedro Nelson Colberg 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 Pedro Nelson Colberg?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pedro Nelson Colberg has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Pedro Nelson Colberg a charter school?

No, Pedro Nelson Colberg is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pedro Nelson Colberg a Title I school?

No, Pedro Nelson Colberg is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pedro Nelson Colberg?

91.0% of students at Pedro Nelson Colberg 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
223
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Cabo Rojo Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.8%
Area population (ZIP 00623)
39,005
Area average commute
24.7 min
Area median age
46.3
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 00623; 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 data · How we calculate scores

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