Dalila Torres serves 118 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
Dalila Torres placed in the top 10% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dalila Torres ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dalila Torres's student population of 118 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dalila Torres is ranked within the top 10% of all 836 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Dalila Torres is 0.02, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#65 out of 836 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-89%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-79%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
1%
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
86%
86%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dalila Torres's ranking?
Dalila Torres is ranked #65 out of 836 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% PR state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Dalila Torres?
118 students attend Dalila Torres.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Dalila Torres students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dalila Torres?
Dalila Torres has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dalila Torres offer ?
Dalila Torres offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Dalila Torres part of?
Dalila Torres is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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