MERIZO MARTYRS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MERIZO MARTYRS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Guam Department of Education school district, located in MERIZO, GU with about 270 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 22 teachers, MERIZO MARTYRS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
MERIZO MARTYRS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (MMES), located on J.A. Cruz Avenue in the village of Merizo (Malesso), Guam, serves as a central educational hub for the southernmost community on the island. As part of the Guam Department of Education, the school is deeply rooted in the local culture, reflecting the small-town, close-knit atmosphere of the village. It provides foundational education to students in grades K-5, emphasizing not only academic development but also the preservation of Chamorro language and traditions, which are integral to the identity of the Merizo community.
The school is well-regarded for its scenic location and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. Because of its geographic isolation from the denser urban centers of northern Guam, MMES acts as a vital resource for local families, often serving as a focal point for community engagement and extracurricular activities. By combining standard curriculum requirements with the unique heritage of southern Guam, Merizo Martyrs Elementary works to prepare its students to be both globally conscious learners and proud representatives of their village's history and values.
For more information, contact MERIZO MARTYRS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (671) 828-2562 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MERIZO, GU 96916
(671) 828-2562
MERIZO MARTYRS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in MERIZO, GU with about 270 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Guam
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Guam Department of Education
- Total Students:
- 270
- Teachers:
- 22
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 270 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MERIZO MARTYRS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, representing about 94% of the student body.
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 94.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.4%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- White
- 0.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.4%
- Female
- 44.1%
- Male
- 55.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.