RAFAEL MARIA DE LABRA
RAFAEL MARIA DE LABRA is a Title I public middle school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in SAN JUAN, PR with about 235 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, RAFAEL MARIA DE LABRA 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 **Escuela Rafael María de Labra**, located at Ponce de León Avenue (Pda. 18) in the Santurce district of San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a historic public educational institution serving the local community. Situated in the heart of Santurce, a vibrant area known for its cultural and urban development, the school occupies a prime location that connects it to the bustling life of the capital city.
The school is named in honor of Rafael María de Labra, a prominent 19th-century Spanish politician, lawyer, and writer who was a staunch advocate for the abolition of slavery in Puerto Rico and Cuba. As an institution, it plays a vital role in the San Juan public school system, providing students with a foundational education while being deeply embedded in a neighborhood that balances historic landmarks with modern urban revitalization.
For more information, contact RAFAEL MARIA DE LABRA at (787) 724-2700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SAN JUAN, PR 00909
(787) 724-2700
RAFAEL MARIA DE LABRA is a public Title I school in SAN JUAN, PR with about 235 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Puerto Rico
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
- Total Students:
- 235
- Teachers:
- 17
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 235 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RAFAEL MARIA DE LABRA is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 100.0%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.