HERMINIA RIVERA FERNANDEZ (GUARAGUAO CARRETERA)

HERMINIA RIVERA FERNANDEZ (GUARAGUAO CARRETERA) is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in BAYAMON, PR with about 326 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 28 teachers, HERMINIA RIVERA FERNANDEZ (GUARAGUAO CARRETERA) 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.

The **Herminia Rivera Fernández School**, located in the Guaraguao sector of Bayamón, Puerto Rico, serves as a local educational facility situated along the rural mountainous corridor of Carr. 174. As a public institution, it plays a vital role in the community of Barrio Guaraguao, providing primary or secondary education (depending on current district restructuring) to students living in the more elevated, interior regions of the municipality. Its location reflects a commitment to ensuring educational access for families residing outside the dense urban center of Bayamón.

The school is typical of the island’s rural public school infrastructure, acting as a central hub for neighborhood activities and academic development. By maintaining a presence in the KM 10.9 sector, the facility helps minimize the commute for students in this geographically spread-out area, fostering a close-knit school environment. Like many schools in the region, it functions under the oversight of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, focusing on core academic standards while addressing the specific social and educational needs of the Guaraguao community.

For more information, contact HERMINIA RIVERA FERNANDEZ (GUARAGUAO CARRETERA) at (787) 787-9774 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.