Su Mercedes Palma (Closed 2021)

Carr 765 Km 8 Hm3 Bo San Salva
Caguas, PR 00725
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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PR)
(17-18)
20-24%
35%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Su Mercedes Palma and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
(17-18)
40-44%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Su Mercedes Palma and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Su Mercedes Palma and the public school average student teacher ratio of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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Hispanic
100%
100%
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Black
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White
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
85%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Su Mercedes Palma and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Su Mercedes Palma and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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?

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