MARIA DAVILA SEMIDEY

MARIA DAVILA SEMIDEY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in PATILLAS, PR with about 210 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, MARIA DAVILA SEMIDEY has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The **Maria Dávila Semidey School** is a public educational institution located in the municipality of Patillas, Puerto Rico (specifically on Carr. 3, #300). Serving the local community, the school is part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education’s regional system. As is typical for schools in this area, it functions as a primary or intermediate learning environment dedicated to providing academic instruction aligned with the Commonwealth’s curricular standards for K-12 students.

The school is named in honor of Maria Dávila Semidey, a figure recognized for her contributions to the local community. Like many schools in Patillas—a coastal town known for its focus on community integration—the facility serves as a central hub for neighborhood families. It provides a structured environment aimed at fostering student development through core subjects, extracurricular engagement, and efforts to bridge the gap in educational resources within the southeastern region of the island.

For more information, contact MARIA DAVILA SEMIDEY at (787) 839-0844 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.