Serving 116 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Justiniano Torres Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
116 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-69%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% PR state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Justiniano Torres Elementary School?
116 students attend Justiniano Torres Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Justiniano Torres Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Justiniano Torres Elementary School?
Justiniano Torres Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Justiniano Torres Elementary School offer ?
Justiniano Torres Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Justiniano Torres Elementary School part of?
Justiniano Torres Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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