Serving 176 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Manuela Santiago Collazo ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Manuela Santiago Collazo ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Manuela Santiago Collazo's student population of 176 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Manuela Santiago Collazo ranks within the bottom 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manuela Santiago Collazo is 0.00, which is less 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
#536 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
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
85%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manuela Santiago Collazo's ranking?
Manuela Santiago Collazo is ranked #536 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What schools are Manuela Santiago Collazo often compared to?
Manuela Santiago Collazois often viewed alongside schools like Maria M. Simmons De Rivera by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Manuela Santiago Collazo?
176 students attend Manuela Santiago Collazo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Manuela Santiago Collazo students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manuela Santiago Collazo?
Manuela Santiago Collazo has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Manuela Santiago Collazo offer ?
Manuela Santiago Collazo offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Manuela Santiago Collazo part of?
Manuela Santiago Collazo is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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