MIGUEL GONZALEZ BAUZA

MIGUEL GONZALEZ BAUZA is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in PENUELAS, PR with about 240 students offering grade levels from 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 22 teachers, MIGUEL GONZALEZ BAUZA 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.

Based on the location provided, **MIGUEL GONZALEZ BAUZA** is a public school located in the Quebrada Ceiba ward (specifically the Caracoles sector) of Peñuelas, Puerto Rico. It serves the local community in the southern region of the island, operating under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education. Like many schools in the rural sectors of Peñuelas, it functions as a foundational educational hub for families residing in the mountainous and coastal transition areas of the municipality.

The school is deeply integrated into the social fabric of the Caracoles sector, providing essential primary or middle-level instruction (depending on current district consolidations) to the local youth. As an institution in a geographically distinct area of Peñuelas, the school emphasizes community-based learning and serves as a vital point of connection for residents, often reflecting the resilient spirit and cultural traditions characteristic of the central-southern region of Puerto Rico.

For more information, contact MIGUEL GONZALEZ BAUZA at (787) 836-0972 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.