MATIAS GONZALEZ GARCIA

CALLE ANDRES ARUZ RIVERA CARR 189
GURABO, PR 00778

(787)737-2056

387 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

To provide an accurate summary, it is important to note that **Matias Gonzalez Garcia** is a public school located in the municipality of **Gurabo, Puerto Rico**. It serves as an educational institution within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system.

Here is a summary of the school based on its profile:

Matias Gonzalez Garcia is a public school located on Carr 189 in Gurabo, Puerto Rico. As part of the regional public education system, the school plays a vital role in the local community by providing academic instruction and support services to students in the area. It follows the standard curriculum established by the Puerto Rico Department of Education, focusing on core academic subjects while striving to foster a productive learning environment for its student body.

The school is situated in a central location within Gurabo, making it accessible to families residing along the main arterial roads of the municipality. Like many schools in the region, it functions as a community hub, balancing its academic responsibilities with the social and developmental needs of its students. It remains committed to the academic advancement of the youth in Gurabo, preparing them for future educational and professional opportunities.

387

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MATIAS GONZALEZ GARCIA
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	387

Hispanic
387 (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)737-2056
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	281
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 131

Grade 7 124

Grade 8 132