BENITO CEREZO MARQUEZ
BENITO CEREZO MARQUEZ is a Title I public high school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in AGUADILLA, PR with about 435 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th 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 29 teachers, BENITO CEREZO MARQUEZ has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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, **Benito Cerezo Márquez** is a public elementary school located in the Borinquen neighborhood of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Situated near the intersection of Highway 107 and 458, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education to primary-level students. As a public institution under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, it functions as a central educational hub for families living in the coastal and surrounding residential areas of Aguadilla.
The school is notable for its geographic position in a region with a strong historical connection to local infrastructure and the nearby Rafael Hernández International Airport. Like many schools in the Aguadilla district, it focuses on delivering the standard Department of Education curriculum while serving as a focal point for community engagement. It is typically characterized by a commitment to fostering basic academic skills, social development, and cultural values within the specific context of the northwestern region of the island.
For more information, contact BENITO CEREZO MARQUEZ at (787) 891-5000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
AGUADILLA, PR 00603
(787) 891-5000
BENITO CEREZO MARQUEZ is a public Title I school in AGUADILLA, PR with about 435 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Puerto Rico
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
- Total Students:
- 435
- Teachers:
- 29
- 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 435 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BENITO CEREZO MARQUEZ is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 100.0%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
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.