JOSE A. LOPEZ CASTRO

JOSE A. LOPEZ CASTRO is a Title I public middle school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in JUNCOS, PR with about 242 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 18 teachers, JOSE A. LOPEZ CASTRO 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.

Based on the location provided, **JOSE A. LOPEZ CASTRO** is a public school situated in the Mamey neighborhood of Juncos, Puerto Rico. As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school serves the local community in the eastern region of the island, providing foundational education to students residing in the rural and suburban areas of the Juncos municipality.

The school is located at the end of Calle Algarín, a setting typical of the mountainous or semi-rural terrain found in that sector of Juncos. As an educational institution, it functions as a central hub for the neighborhood, focusing on the academic and social development of local children. Like many schools in the region, it operates under the broader mission of the Puerto Rico educational system to provide accessible public instruction while reflecting the cultural identity and specific needs of the Juncos community.

For more information, contact JOSE A. LOPEZ CASTRO at (787) 734-4544 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.