Serving 171 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Las Mercedes ranks in the top 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 was 50-54% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-54%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)45-49%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Las Mercedes?
171 students attend Las Mercedes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Las Mercedes students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Las Mercedes?
Las Mercedes has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Las Mercedes offer ?
Las Mercedes offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Las Mercedes part of?
Las Mercedes is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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