DR. RAFAEL PUJALS

CALLE LOLITA TIZOL ESQ SOL
PONCE, PR 00731

115 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Based on public education records, here is a summary description of the school:

**Dr. Rafael Pujals** is a public school located in the historic heart of Ponce, Puerto Rico, specifically situated at the corner of Calle Lolita Tizol and Calle Sol. As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school serves the local community in the southern region of the island. Its location within Ponce—a city known for its rich architectural heritage and cultural significance—places the school in a dense, urban environment that has historically served as a hub for local families.

The school is recognized as a staple institution in the area, providing primary or secondary education (depending on current district-level restructuring) to students in the municipality. Like many schools in the Ponce district, Dr. Rafael Pujals focuses on delivering the standard Puerto Rican curriculum while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of the island’s public school system. It remains an essential facility for the educational development of children residing in the historic district of Ponce.

115

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DR. RAFAEL PUJALS
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	111
Black	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
111 (96.5%)
White
2 (1.7%)
Black
1 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.9%)

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)840-4600
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	115
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	89
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 27

Grade 7 36

Grade 8 52