DR FRANCISCO VAZQUEZ

DR FRANCISCO VAZQUEZ is a Title I public middle school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in BARCELONETA, PR with about 304 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 9th 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, DR FRANCISCO VAZQUEZ has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 and official records for the Puerto Rico Department of Education, here is a summary description of the school:

**Dr. Francisco Vázquez School** is a public educational institution located in the Magueyes ward of Barceloneta, Puerto Rico. Situated along PR-140, the school serves as a key academic center for the local community, providing primary or secondary instruction (depending on the current district configuration) to students residing in this rural-suburban area of the northern coast. As part of the Puerto Rico public school system, it focuses on delivering the standard Department of Education curriculum while serving as a focal point for the social and educational development of the Magueyes neighborhood.

The school is named in honor of Dr. Francisco Vázquez, reflecting the traditional practice of naming local institutions after distinguished figures to inspire academic excellence among the student body. Like many schools in the Barceloneta region, it operates within the framework of the island’s centralized public education model, working to support student growth and community engagement despite the challenges often faced by schools in geographically dispersed areas of Puerto Rico.

For more information, contact DR FRANCISCO VAZQUEZ at (787) 846-3171 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.