RAMON DE JESUS SIERRA

PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
AVE LOS PATRIOTAS
LARES, PR 00669
405 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Based on the information provided, **Ramon de Jesus Sierra** is a public educational institution located on Avenida Los Patriotas in the municipality of Lares, Puerto Rico (Zip Code 00669). The school serves the local community as part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education’s regional network, operating within an area known for its historical significance and mountainous geography.

As is typical for schools in the Lares district, Ramon de Jesus Sierra plays a vital role in the social and academic development of its local student population. While specific programmatic details can vary, schools in this region generally focus on providing K-12 education that aligns with the Puerto Rico Department of Education’s curriculum standards, often acting as a central hub for community engagement and youth support in the municipality of Lares.
405
Total Students
33.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    405 (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)897-2590
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 311
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 57

* 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 6 112
Grade 7 134
Grade 8 159
Gender Ratio