Serving 284 students in grades 6-12, Laura Mercado ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Laura Mercado School is located in the west part of San German, PR, covering approximately 54.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 4.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.1 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Laura Mercado's student population of 284 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
284 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Laura Mercado 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 Laura Mercado is 0.02, 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
#571 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
1%
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)70-79%
74%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.3%
42.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
14%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laura Mercado's ranking?
Laura Mercado is ranked #571 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Laura Mercado?
The graduation rate of Laura Mercado is 70-79%, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Laura Mercado?
284 students attend Laura Mercado.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Laura Mercado students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laura Mercado?
Laura Mercado has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Laura Mercado offer ?
Laura Mercado offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Laura Mercado part of?
Laura Mercado is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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