Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ramon Maria Torres ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ramon Maria Torres ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ramon Maria Torres's student population of 483 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ramon Maria Torres ranks within the bottom 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ramon Maria Torres is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#682 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ramon Maria Torres's ranking?
Ramon Maria Torres is ranked #682 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Ramon Maria Torres?
483 students attend Ramon Maria Torres.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Ramon Maria Torres students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ramon Maria Torres?
Ramon Maria Torres has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Ramon Maria Torres offer ?
Ramon Maria Torres offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ramon Maria Torres part of?
Ramon Maria Torres is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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