SOTERO FIGUEROA
SOTERO FIGUEROA 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 322 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 27 teachers, SOTERO FIGUEROA has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
SOTERO FIGUEROA School, located at the intersection of Avenida Palma Real and Fordham in San Juan, Puerto Rico (00928), serves as a local educational institution situated within the urban fabric of the capital. As a public school within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, it plays a vital role in the community by providing foundational academic instruction to students in the surrounding neighborhoods. The school is integrated into the bustling residential and commercial landscape of the area, reflecting the diverse cultural and educational needs of the San Juan community.
Like many schools in the region, SOTERO FIGUEROA focuses on preparing students for their future academic endeavors while fostering a sense of community identity. The facility acts as a central hub for neighborhood youth, emphasizing the importance of core curriculum subjects alongside social and personal development. By operating in the heart of San Juan, the school remains a key pillar for families in the 00928 zip code, working to uphold educational standards and provide consistent learning opportunities for local children.
For more information, contact SOTERO FIGUEROA at (787) 765-8132 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SAN JUAN, PR 00928
(787) 765-8132
SOTERO FIGUEROA is a public Title I school in SAN JUAN, PR with about 322 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:
- 322
- Teachers:
- 27
- 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 322 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOTERO FIGUEROA is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 98.1%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- White
- 0.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.6%
- Male
- 48.4%
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.