Serving 302 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dra. Carmen Delia Colon Martinez ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dra. Carmen Delia Colon Martinez ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Dra. Carmen Delia Colon Martinez's student population of 302 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dra. Carmen Delia Colon Martinez ranks within the top 30% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dra. Carmen Delia Colon Martinez is 0.04, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#227 out of 839 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
98%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
2%
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dra. Carmen Delia Colon Martinez's ranking?
Dra. Carmen Delia Colon Martinez is ranked #227 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Dra. Carmen Delia Colon Martinez?
302 students attend Dra. Carmen Delia Colon Martinez.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Dra. Carmen Delia Colon Martinez students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dra. Carmen Delia Colon Martinez?
Dra. Carmen Delia Colon Martinez has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Dra. Carmen Delia Colon Martinez offer ?
Dra. Carmen Delia Colon Martinez offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dra. Carmen Delia Colon Martinez part of?
Dra. Carmen Delia Colon Martinez is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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