MARIA L MCDOUGALL
MARIA L MCDOUGALL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in GUANICA, PR with about 181 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 18 teachers, MARIA L MCDOUGALL 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.
Maria L. McDougall School is a public educational institution located in the coastal municipality of Guánica, Puerto Rico. Situated at 23 Calle 65 Infantería, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education to students in the area. As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school operates within the regional framework designed to support the academic and social development of youth in Guánica.
The school is deeply integrated into the local context of Guánica, a town known for its historical significance and natural surroundings. Like many schools in the region, it functions as a central hub for the neighborhood, balancing standard academic curricula with the specific needs of its student population. By maintaining its presence on Calle 65 Infantería, Maria L. McDougall continues to play a vital role in fostering educational opportunities and community engagement for the families living in the southwestern part of the island.
For more information, contact MARIA L MCDOUGALL at (787) 821-6066 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GUANICA, PR 00653
(787) 821-6066
MARIA L MCDOUGALL is a public Title I school in GUANICA, PR with about 181 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Puerto Rico
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
- Total Students:
- 181
- Teachers:
- 18
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 181 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MARIA L MCDOUGALL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 100.0%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
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.