Serving 130 students in grades 1-8, Su Mercedes Palma 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%) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Su Mercedes Palma?
130 students attend Su Mercedes Palma.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Su Mercedes Palma students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Su Mercedes Palma?
Su Mercedes Palma has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Su Mercedes Palma offer ?
Su Mercedes Palma offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Su Mercedes Palma part of?
Su Mercedes Palma is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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