BENIGNO FERNANDEZ GARCIA
246 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
The **Benigno Fernández García** school is a public educational institution located on Calle Barbosa Final in the municipality of Cayey, Puerto Rico. As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education’s system, the school serves the local community by providing academic instruction at the primary or secondary level, focusing on the standard curriculum mandated by the Commonwealth’s educational standards. Its location in Cayey, a town nestled in the central mountainous region of the island, places it within a community known for its distinct cultural identity and proximity to the scenic "Ruta del Lechón."
In terms of institutional role, the school functions as a local hub for youth development, fostering social and academic growth within the neighborhood. Like many schools in the region, its operations are shaped by the specific challenges and opportunities inherent to the Puerto Rican public school system, including efforts to maintain infrastructure and provide equitable access to education for students in the Cayey area. By serving as an anchor for the students on and around Calle Barbosa, the school remains a key component of the town's social fabric and its commitment to the development of the next generation of Puerto Rican citizens.
In terms of institutional role, the school functions as a local hub for youth development, fostering social and academic growth within the neighborhood. Like many schools in the region, its operations are shaped by the specific challenges and opportunities inherent to the Puerto Rican public school system, including efforts to maintain infrastructure and provide equitable access to education for students in the Cayey area. By serving as an anchor for the students on and around Calle Barbosa, the school remains a key component of the town's social fabric and its commitment to the development of the next generation of Puerto Rican citizens.
246
Total Students
26.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 246 |
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Hispanic246 (100.0 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION |
| Phone: | (787)738-2626 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 246 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 26.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 9.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 147 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 27 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
59
Grade 7
81
Grade 8
101
Ungraded
5
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 59 |
| Grade 7 | 81 |
| Grade 8 | 101 |
| Ungraded | 5 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 106 | 43.1% |
| Male | 140 | 56.9% |
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