Guatemala+LMP

Guatemala: Intro- Guatemala is located in central America. It borders Mexico, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador. The West side of the country borders the Pacific Ocean and the other has a tiny bit that is on the Atlantic. There is a vast amount of financial and cultural diversity in Guatemala. Many citizens are from the neighboring countries. The government provides educational opportunities but most families, that can afford it, chose private schools for their child’s education. The vast disparity of wealth and poverty leads to an interesting mix of people and even the make up of the country. Primary- The enrollment rate has almost doubled from 1999- 2007. The total number of students enrolled as of 2007 is 2,448,976. Girls make up half of the students enrolled in primary school in Guatemala.  Secondary- There is a 91.9% transition rate for students from primary to secondary education. Like in primary school the enrollment rate has doubled over the last eight years. Though the total number of students enrolled is less than primary it is still showing growth. Tertiary-  233,885 is the total number of students enrolled in the tertiary programs. Unfortunately, as of 2007, only about 6,000 of these students graduated.  Human and Financial Resources- Primary- total number of teaching staff both male and female in Guatemala is 80,000 and 60% of the educational budget is allotted to primary education. Secondary- there are 53,000 teachers (both male and female) in the Guatemalan secondary school system. However, they are only allotted 12% (as of 2007) of the educational budget. Tertiary: Receives the same amount (12%) of the educational budget as the secondary school system in Guatemala.

(L.M Pruden)