Serving 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ruben S. Torres Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ruben S. Torres Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ruben S. Torres Elementary School's student population of 390 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
390 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ruben S. Torres Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruben S. Torres Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#630 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
88%
63%
Black
n/a
2%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruben S. Torres Elementary School's ranking?
Ruben S. Torres Elementary School is ranked #630 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Ruben S. Torres Elementary School?
390 students attend Ruben S. Torres Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Ruben S. Torres Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruben S. Torres Elementary School?
Ruben S. Torres Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ruben S. Torres Elementary School offer ?
Ruben S. Torres Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ruben S. Torres Elementary School part of?
Ruben S. Torres Elementary School is part of Deming School District.
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