RAFAEL MARTINEZ NADAL

RAFAEL MARTINEZ NADAL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in GUAYNABO, PR with about 347 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 21 teachers, RAFAEL MARTINEZ NADAL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

**Escuela Rafael Martínez Nadal**, located on Calle Ramón Murga in the Cano neighborhood of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, is a public educational institution serving the local community. As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school is dedicated to providing fundamental academic instruction to students within the Guaynabo municipality. It functions as a neighborhood pillar, focusing on the development of elementary or middle-school-aged children (depending on current district restructuring) while adhering to the standard Puerto Rican core curriculum.

The school is named in honor of Rafael Martínez Nadal, a prominent 20th-century Puerto Rican politician, lawyer, and writer who was a key figure in the island’s pro-statehood movement and served as a senator. By bearing his name, the institution reflects a commitment to the cultural and historical identity of Puerto Rico. Situated in the Cano area, the school plays a vital role in the social fabric of the neighborhood, providing a structured environment for students to grow academically and socially within their local community.

For more information, contact RAFAEL MARTINEZ NADAL at (787) 720-3356 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.