MARCELINO CANINO CANINO

MARCELINO CANINO CANINO is a Title I public middle school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in DORADO, PR with about 278 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 22 teachers, MARCELINO CANINO CANINO has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 **MARCELINO CANINO CANINO** school is a public educational institution located in the Maguayo barrio of Dorado, Puerto Rico. Situated along the PR-694 highway, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education to students in the region. As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school plays a vital role in the neighborhood's social and academic infrastructure, offering a structured environment for children and youth to develop their skills and academic potential.

Because of its location in Dorado—a municipality known for its coastal landscape and growing residential areas—the school reflects the characteristics of a community-focused learning environment. It serves as a central hub for families in the Maguayo sector, fostering local educational development while navigating the specific challenges and opportunities inherent in the island’s public school system. The facility remains an essential point of contact for the academic growth of the youth within the Dorado area.

For more information, contact MARCELINO CANINO CANINO at (787) 796-2761 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

CARR 694 KM 1 HM 2 BO MAGUAYO
DORADO, PR 00646
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MARCELINO CANINO CANINO is a public Title I school in DORADO, PR with about 278 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Puerto Rico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
278
Teachers:
22
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
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 278 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MARCELINO CANINO CANINO is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
99.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
52.2%
Male
47.8%

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.