MARIANO RIERA PALMER

MARIANO RIERA PALMER is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in MAYAGUEZ, PR with about 257 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 14 teachers, MARIANO RIERA PALMER has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

**MARIANO RIERA PALMER** is a public educational institution located at 297 Calle Méndez Vigo in the coastal city of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. Situated in the heart of the city’s urban center, the school serves the local community by providing foundational academic instruction within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system. Its location in Mayagüez places it near the city’s historic district, making it a recognizable landmark for local residents and families in the area.

As an institution within the Mayagüez school district, MARIANO RIERA PALMER is dedicated to fostering the academic and social development of its students. Like many schools in the region, it functions as a central hub for neighborhood youth, balancing traditional curriculum requirements with the cultural values of the western region of Puerto Rico. The school continues to be a staple of the Mayagüez educational landscape, contributing to the city's long-standing tradition of academic growth and community engagement.

For more information, contact MARIANO RIERA PALMER at (787) 832-5262 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.