FRANCISCO ZAYAS SANTANA

FRANCISCO ZAYAS SANTANA is a Title I public middle school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in VILLALBA, PR with about 399 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 29 teachers, FRANCISCO ZAYAS SANTANA 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 **FRANCISCO ZAYAS SANTANA** school is a public educational institution located in the municipality of **Villalba, Puerto Rico**, situated specifically along Highway 150 in the La Vega urban area. As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school serves the local community by providing foundational academic instruction tailored to the needs of students in the region.

The facility is centrally located within the Villalba area, making it a key educational hub for families residing in and around the La Vega urban community. While it operates within the broader framework of the island's public school curriculum, the school plays a vital role in the social and intellectual development of Villalba's youth, striving to provide a consistent learning environment that supports both academic growth and community engagement.

For more information, contact FRANCISCO ZAYAS SANTANA at (787) 847-2275 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.