SEGUNDO RUIZ BELVIS

SEGUNDO RUIZ BELVIS 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 222 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 21 teachers, SEGUNDO RUIZ BELVIS has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

**SEGUNDO RUIZ BELVIS**, located in the Carmen residential area of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, is a public educational institution serving the local community. Situated on Avenida González Clemente, the school plays a vital role in providing primary or secondary education (depending on the specific grade levels currently housed) to students living within the urban sector of Mayagüez. As a public school within the Puerto Rico Department of Education, it functions as a neighborhood anchor, facilitating academic instruction while navigating the unique socio-economic and cultural context of the "Sultana del Oeste."

The school is named in honor of SEGUNDO RUIZ BELVIS, a prominent 19th-century Puerto Rican abolitionist and autonomy advocate. By carrying his name, the institution reflects a connection to Puerto Rican history and the pursuit of social justice. Like many schools in the region, SEGUNDO RUIZ BELVIS serves as a community hub where families and educators collaborate to support student development, often focusing on balancing standard curricular requirements with the specific needs of the Mayagüez student population.

For more information, contact SEGUNDO RUIZ BELVIS at (787) 832-5078 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.