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Jose Mercado
School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 9951 MARIOLGA, Caguas, PR 00725
Enrollment
199
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 9th
Enrollment
199
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 9th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
School environment
7.0 / 10
Strong
About Jose Mercado
Jose Mercado is a public school in Caguas, PR, part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. The school serves approximately 199 students in grades Kindergarten – 9th with a student-teacher ratio of 10.5:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $27,505, where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a small city setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 199 students, Jose Mercado is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 9th
- Enrollment
- 199 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Address
- PO BOX 9951 MARIOLGA, Caguas, PR 00725
- Phone
- (787) 746-7858
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 9951 MARIOLGA, Caguas, PR 00725
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| INES MARIA MENDOZA CAGUAS Caguas | 0.5 mi | — |
| VIDAL SERRANO Gurabo | 1.1 mi | — |
| ABELARDO DIAZ MORALES Caguas | 1.2 mi | — |
| BENITA GONZALEZ QUINONES Caguas | 1.2 mi | — |
| NICOLAS AGUAYO ALDEA Caguas | 1.4 mi | — |
| JUSTINA VAZQUEZ MENDOZA Caguas | 1.3 mi | — |
| REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA Caguas | 1.4 mi | — |
| GERARDO SELLES SOLA CAGUAS Caguas | 1.4 mi | — |
| LUIS RAMOS GONZALEZ Caguas | 1.5 mi | — |
| JOSE GAUTIER BENITEZ CAGUAS Caguas | 1.5 mi | — |
| MANUELA TORO MORICE Caguas | 1.6 mi | — |
| LUIS MUNOZ RIVERA CAGUAS Caguas | 1.6 mi | — |
| ANTONIO S PEDREIRA - PRETECNICA Caguas | 1.7 mi | — |
| PAULA MOJICA Caguas | 1.8 mi | — |
| DIEGO VAZQUEZ Caguas | 1.9 mi | — |
| ROSA C. BENITEZ Caguas | 1.9 mi | — |
| PEPITA GARRIGA Caguas | 2.2 mi | — |
| FELIPE RIVERA CENTENO Caguas | 2.2 mi | — |
| MYRNA M. FUENTES Caguas | 2.2 mi | — |
| SANDALIO MARCANO Caguas | 2.4 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00725 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$27,505
Median Home Value
$139,900
Median Rent
$558/mo
Population
76,246
College Educated
30.5%
Homeownership
64.2%
Avg Commute
29.5 min
Poverty Rate
39.6%
Median Age
45.3
Community Profile
The community surrounding Jose Mercado has a median household income of $27,505. It is an area where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $139,900, with a median rent of $558/month. The area has a poverty rate of 39.6%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 30 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Jose Mercado
What grades does Jose Mercado serve?
Jose Mercado serves students in grades Kindergarten through 9th.
How many students attend Jose Mercado?
Jose Mercado has an enrollment of approximately 199 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jose Mercado?
The student-teacher ratio at Jose Mercado is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Jose Mercado a charter school?
No, Jose Mercado is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jose Mercado a Title I school?
No, Jose Mercado is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jose Mercado?
91.0% of students at Jose Mercado qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 9th
- Enrollment
- 199
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Caguas Municipio
- Phone
- (787) 746-7858
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
Other Schools in This District
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