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#453 of 842 schools in PR

Petra Mercado Bougart

High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Humacao, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 9141, Humacao, PR 00792

  • Math 12% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2018)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+1.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendImproving
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
College Readiness6.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
AP Participation13.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
Chronic Absenteeism76.7%

Students at Petra Mercado Bougart score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency12%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 10 points since 2015, reaching 35% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
2%
ELA
41%
2011
Math
6%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
3%
ELA
44%
2013
Math
8%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2018)

Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

91.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Petra Mercado Bougart sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 12Car-Dependent

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Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
13.4% participation·State avg: 1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Juan Ponce De Leon HumacaoEnrollment path unverified6.36–121.2 mi280Compare →
Ana Roque De DupreyEnrollment path unverified3.48–121.3 mi451Compare →
Anita Otero HernandezEnrollment path unverified7.66–121.3 mi468Compare →
Avelino Pena ReyesEnrollment path unverified6.06–111.3 mi42Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Puerto Rico Department of Education

Schools in district
858
Rank in district
#453 of 842
District spending per student
The source release did not match this district identifier.
District child poverty rate
49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Petra Mercado Bougart is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Petra Mercado Bougart

Petra Mercado Bougart is a public high school in Humacao, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 202 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #453 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Petra Mercado Bougart

What grades does Petra Mercado Bougart serve?

Petra Mercado Bougart serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Petra Mercado Bougart?

Petra Mercado Bougart has an enrollment of approximately 202 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Petra Mercado Bougart?

The student-teacher ratio at Petra Mercado Bougart is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Petra Mercado Bougart rank in PR?

Petra Mercado Bougart ranks #453 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Petra Mercado Bougart's MySchoolScout rating?

Petra Mercado Bougart has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Petra Mercado Bougart?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Petra Mercado Bougart has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Petra Mercado Bougart a charter school?

No, Petra Mercado Bougart is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Petra Mercado Bougart a Title I school?

No, Petra Mercado Bougart is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Petra Mercado Bougart?

91.1% of students at Petra Mercado Bougart qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
202
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Humacao Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
76.7%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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