LUIS MUNOZ MARIN

LUIS MUNOZ MARIN is a Title I public high school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in BARRANQUITAS, PR with about 567 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 38 teachers, LUIS MUNOZ MARIN has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Luis Muñoz Marín Elementary School is located in the mountainous municipality of Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, specifically within the Sector Nuevo community. As a public school operating under the Puerto Rico Department of Education, it serves as a foundational educational hub for children in this rural and close-knit area. The school is named in honor of Luis Muñoz Marín, the first democratically elected governor of Puerto Rico and a pivotal figure in the island's political history, reflecting a commitment to local civic identity and heritage.

The school functions as a focal point for the surrounding community, providing essential academic instruction and social development to students in the Barranquitas region. Given its location in the central mountainous interior of the island, the school plays a vital role in supporting the educational needs of families in a setting that values tradition and local culture. Like many institutions in the region, the school strives to provide a stable learning environment that helps students navigate both their academic curricula and the specific social challenges often found in rural, decentralized communities.

For more information, contact LUIS MUNOZ MARIN at (787) 857-3714 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.