NUEVA JUAN S MARCHAND

NUEVA JUAN S MARCHAND is a Title I public middle school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in MANATI, PR with about 347 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 25 teachers, NUEVA JUAN S MARCHAND has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 school **Nueva Juan S. Marchand**, located in the Boquillas ward of Manatí, Puerto Rico, serves as a local educational institution situated within the Los Rábanos sector. As a public school in the region, it functions as a community hub, providing essential primary or secondary education (depending on the specific grade levels currently housed) to the families residing in the northern coastal area of the island. Its location along the PR-685 highway places it within a semi-rural setting, reflective of the characteristic landscape of Manatí.

Because the school operates under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, it is subject to the broader curriculum and administrative policies governing the island’s public school system. Like many schools in the region, the Nueva Juan S. Marchand focuses on providing fundamental academic instruction while navigating the unique socio-economic and environmental challenges often faced by schools in rural Puerto Rican sectors. It remains a vital component of the local infrastructure, supporting the academic and social development of the youth in the Boquillas community.

For more information, contact NUEVA JUAN S MARCHAND at (787) 854-4541 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.