Overview
HEMETERIO COLON is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in PONCE, Puerto Rico. The school enrolls 254 students. It is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Puerto Rico state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
91% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictPUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
County72113
CityPONCE
ZIP00731
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID720003001100
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment254
White0.8%
Hispanic / Latino98.8%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %91%
State Avg86%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)