EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS (INTERMEDIA)

EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS (INTERMEDIA) is a Title I public middle school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in LAS MARIAS, PR with about 179 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 19 teachers, EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS (INTERMEDIA) has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

Eugenio María de Hostos is a public intermediate school (middle school) located in the mountainous municipality of Las Marías, Puerto Rico. Situated on Avenida Matías Brugman, the school serves the local youth of the community, typically covering grades 6 through 8. As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school is named after the renowned Puerto Rican educator, philosopher, and social reformer Eugenio María de Hostos, reflecting a focus on academic development and civic values within the rural context of the region.

The school functions as a primary educational hub for the Las Marías area, playing a vital role in the transition of students from elementary to high school. Like many schools in this region, it emphasizes core academic subjects while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of a rural mountain community. Its location provides a localized environment where faculty and staff work to foster student growth, promote cultural identity, and provide the foundational knowledge necessary for students to pursue higher educational goals in their secondary years.

For more information, contact EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS (INTERMEDIA) at (787) 827-2100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.