MERCEDES GARCIA DE COLORADO

Middle No virtual instruction CATANO, PR Grades 06–08 Suburb: Large San Juan-Bayamón-Caguas, PR SchoolScore™ B (75)
  • 162 Students
  • 22.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 7.4:1 Student:Teacher
  • 06–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (787)788-4025 Phone
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MERCEDES GARCIA DE COLORADO
CATANO, PR 00962
Middle No virtual instruction Grades 06–08 SchoolScore™ B (75)
162
Students
22.0
Teachers
7.4:1
Student:Teacher
(787)788-4025
Phone

Located in CATANO, PUERTO RICO (ZIP 00962), MERCEDES GARCIA DE COLORADO is a Middle school serving grades 06–08 in the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION district.

Key statistics: 162 students enrolled; a 7.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs PR Middle School Average
Enrollment
162.0
State avg: 242.0
▼ 33% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
7.36:1
State avg: 9.9:1
▼ 25% better
Free Lunch %
90.7%
State avg: 91.0%
▼ 0% better
School Details
School Name
MERCEDES GARCIA DE COLORADO
NCESSCH ID
720003001859
State School ID
PR-01-73668
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
AVE FLOR DEL VALLE FINAL URB LAS VEGAS
City
CATANO
State
PR
ZIP Code
00962
County
Cataño Municipio
Metro Area
San Juan-Bayamón-Caguas, PR
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
7298
State Leg. Upper
72002
State Leg. Lower
72006
Latitude
18.43548
Longitude
-66.1478
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th
👥
162
Total Students
👩‍🏫
22.0
Teachers FTE
📐
7.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
22.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)22.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 147 90.7%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
LEAID
7200030
State LEA ID
PR-01
Phone
(787)759-2000
Website
http://www.de.pr.gov
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
HATO REY
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of MERCEDES GARCIA DE COLORADO

1
ISAAC DEL ROSARIO
CATANO · Elementary
0.5 mi
2
FRANCISCO OLLER
TOA BAJA · High
1.3 mi
3
ONOFRE CARBALLEIRA
CATANO · Middle
1.4 mi
4
DR. EFRAIN SANCHEZ HIDALGO TOA BAJA
TOA BAJA · Elementary
1.5 mi
5
RAFAEL CORDERO CATANO
CATANO · Elementary
1.5 mi
6
CARMEN BARROSO MORALES
TOA BAJA · Elementary
1.6 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MERCEDES GARCIA DE COLORADO, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend MERCEDES GARCIA DE COLORADO?
162 students are enrolled at MERCEDES GARCIA DE COLORADO, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does MERCEDES GARCIA DE COLORADO have?
MERCEDES GARCIA DE COLORADO has 22.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.4:1.
What grades does MERCEDES GARCIA DE COLORADO serve?
MERCEDES GARCIA DE COLORADO serves grades 06 through 08.
Is MERCEDES GARCIA DE COLORADO a charter school?
MERCEDES GARCIA DE COLORADO is not a charter school.
What metro area is MERCEDES GARCIA DE COLORADO located in?
MERCEDES GARCIA DE COLORADO is located in the San Juan-Bayamón-Caguas, PR metropolitan area.
What school district does MERCEDES GARCIA DE COLORADO belong to?
MERCEDES GARCIA DE COLORADO is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district.
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