ANTONIO PAOLI PONCE

78 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Antonio Paoli School, located on Calle Reina Final in Ponce, Puerto Rico, serves as an educational institution within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system. Named in honor of the legendary Puerto Rican operatic tenor Antonio Paoli—often referred to as "The King of Tenors"—the school carries a legacy rooted in the rich cultural and artistic history of the city of Ponce. As a public institution, it plays a vital role in the local community, providing academic instruction and foundational development for students residing in the surrounding area.

The school is situated in a historically significant city known for its architectural beauty and commitment to the arts, which often influences the educational environment of local institutions. By bearing the name of such a globally recognized icon, the school embodies a sense of local pride and cultural identity. It serves as a center for learning where students engage in the standard curriculum while participating in the broader social and civic life of the Ponce community, contributing to the academic growth of the region's youth.

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ANTONIO PAOLI PONCE
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	77

Hispanic
77 (98.7%)
White
1 (1.3%)

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)844-0615
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	78
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	60
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 26

Grade 7 29

Grade 8 23