TALLABOA ALTA INTERMEDIA

TALLABOA ALTA INTERMEDIA is a Title I public middle school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in PENUELAS, PR with about 235 students offering grade levels from 4th 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 17 teachers, TALLABOA ALTA INTERMEDIA 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.

**TALLABOA ALTA INTERMEDIA** is a public intermediate school (middle school) located in the rural community of Tallaboa Alta in Peñuelas, Puerto Rico. Situated along Highway 132, the school serves the local student population by providing foundational education typically spanning grades 6 through 8. As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education’s public school system, it functions as a central educational hub for the surrounding area, focusing on the academic and social development of early adolescents within the community.

The school’s location in Peñuelas reflects the geographic and cultural context of the southern region of the island. Like many schools in this area, TALLABOA ALTA INTERMEDIA plays a significant role in the local neighborhood, serving as both an educational institution and a focal point for community engagement. The facility is designed to support the transition from elementary to high school, aiming to provide students with the necessary curriculum and extracurricular support to prepare them for their future secondary education.

For more information, contact TALLABOA ALTA INTERMEDIA at (787) 836-2100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.