Serving 256 students in grades 6-12, Laura Mercado 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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.
Laura Mercado ranks within the bottom 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laura Mercado 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.
Laura Mercado is ranked #551 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Laura Mercado?
The graduation rate of Laura Mercado is 70-79%, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 74%.
How many students attend Laura Mercado?
256 students attend Laura Mercado.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Laura Mercado students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laura Mercado?
Laura Mercado has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
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