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%).
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 10:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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
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
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
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 10:1.
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.
