Serving 177 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Norma I. Torres Colon 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 is 40-44% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Norma I. Torres Colon's student population of 177 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
177 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Norma I. Torres Colon ranks within the top 30% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norma I. Torres Colon 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
#216 out of 839 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
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
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norma I. Torres Colon's ranking?
Norma I. Torres Colon is ranked #216 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Norma I. Torres Colon?
177 students attend Norma I. Torres Colon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Norma I. Torres Colon students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norma I. Torres Colon?
Norma I. Torres Colon has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Norma I. Torres Colon offer ?
Norma I. Torres Colon offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Norma I. Torres Colon part of?
Norma I. Torres Colon is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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