Serving 190 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Jose Mercado (Especializada) ranks in the top 30% 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 is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Jose Mercado (Especializada) ranks within the top 30% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jose Mercado (Especializada) is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Jose Mercado (Especializada) is ranked #233 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Jose Mercado (Especializada)?
190 students attend Jose Mercado (Especializada).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Jose Mercado (Especializada) students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jose Mercado (Especializada)?
Jose Mercado (Especializada) has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Jose Mercado (Especializada) offer ?
Jose Mercado (Especializada) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Jose Mercado (Especializada) part of?
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