RAUL YBARRA

RAUL YBARRA is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in MARICAO, PR with about 241 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, RAUL YBARRA has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

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**RAUL YBARRA Middle School** (Escuela Intermedia RAUL YBARRA) is a public educational institution located in the mountainous municipality of Maricao, Puerto Rico. Situated along Carr 120 on Ave Luchetti, the school serves the local community in one of the island's most geographically distinct and rural regions. As a facility in the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, it plays a vital role in providing core academic instruction to students during their middle school years, focusing on foundational learning and local community integration.

Because of its location in Maricao—a town known for its high elevation and agricultural history—the school is often a central hub for the area's youth. The school serves as a critical link in the regional educational pipeline, supporting students as they transition from elementary education toward high school. Like many schools in the central mountain range of Puerto Rico, RAUL YBARRA emphasizes a close-knit educational environment, striving to provide academic opportunities despite the challenges associated with operating in a remote, rural setting.

For more information, contact RAUL YBARRA at (787) 838-3011 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.