ARISTIDES CALES QUIROS

ARISTIDES CALES QUIROS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in GUAYANILLA, PR with about 299 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 32 teachers, ARISTIDES CALES QUIROS 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.

Based on the location data provided, the school you are referring to is the **Escuela Aristides Cales Quirós**, located in the municipality of Guayanilla, Puerto Rico. It is a public educational institution that serves the local community, operating under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education. Situated near the town center on Calle Luis Muñoz Rivera, the school plays a foundational role in the academic development of children in the region, focusing on providing primary or secondary instruction in accordance with the island's public school curriculum.

As is typical of schools in this area of Puerto Rico, the institution functions as a community hub, balancing core academic subjects with the cultural and social values of the Guayanilla municipality. Like many schools in the southern region of the island, it has navigated the unique challenges of the local landscape—including environmental impacts and infrastructure needs—while striving to maintain a consistent learning environment for its students. The school remains an essential part of the educational fabric for families living in the 00656 zip code area.

For more information, contact ARISTIDES CALES QUIROS at (787) 835-7451 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.