ISMAEL MALDONADO LUGARO

ISMAEL MALDONADO LUGARO is a Title I public middle school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in PONCE, PR with about 224 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 17 teachers, ISMAEL MALDONADO LUGARO 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 you are referring to, **ISMAEL MALDONADO LUGARO**, is a public educational institution located in the San Antón sector of Ponce, Puerto Rico. As a school serving the local community in the southern region of the island, it operates under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction to students within its district.

Situated in a historic coastal municipality known for its culture and educational focus, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families. Like many schools in the Ponce area, it strives to balance core curriculum requirements with the unique cultural and social needs of the local student population, aiming to foster development and academic growth within the specific context of the San Antón community.

For more information, contact ISMAEL MALDONADO LUGARO at (787) 843-2135 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.