CERRO GORDO MEDINA

CERRO GORDO MEDINA is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in MOCA, PR with about 169 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 16 teachers, CERRO GORDO MEDINA has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Based on the geographic and educational data for the region, here is a summary of the school:

**Escuela Cerro Gordo** is a public educational institution located in the municipality of Moca, Puerto Rico. Situated at the intersection of Carr. 420 and Carr. 495 (Km 2.0), the school serves the local community within the rural and semi-urban landscape of the western part of the island. As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, the school is dedicated to providing foundational academic instruction to students in the area, contributing to the educational development of Moca’s youth.

The school’s location in the Cerro Gordo sector places it within a community-oriented environment, typical of the public schools in Moca that prioritize accessibility for local families. Like many schools in this region, it functions as a central hub for student learning and social development, focusing on the core curriculum mandated by the Department of Education while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of the island’s public school system.

For more information, contact CERRO GORDO MEDINA at (787) 877-5850 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.