JOSEFINA MUNOZ DE BERNIER

JOSEFINA MUNOZ DE BERNIER is a Title I public middle school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in PATILLAS, PR with about 270 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade 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 24 teachers, JOSEFINA MUNOZ DE BERNIER 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.

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**Josefina Muñoz de Bernier** is a public educational institution located on Avenida Jesús T. Piñero in the municipality of Patillas, Puerto Rico. Situated in the southeastern region of the island, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system. As is typical for schools in this area, it plays a vital role in the social and academic development of the youth in Patillas, operating as a primary point of community engagement and instruction.

The school is named in honor of Josefina Muñoz de Bernier, reflecting the local tradition of memorializing figures who have contributed to the cultural or educational landscape of Puerto Rico. While its location on a major thoroughfare (Avenida Jesús T. Piñero) provides accessibility for families in the urban and surrounding areas of Patillas, the institution focuses on delivering the standard curriculum required by the Puerto Rican public school system to prepare students for their future academic and professional endeavors.

For more information, contact JOSEFINA MUNOZ DE BERNIER at (787) 839-3630 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.