Serving 363 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 10-14% (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 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ruben S. Torres Elementary serves the northern part of its school district in Deming, NM, covering an extensive area of approximately 1,217.7 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 19 miles and some areas located as far as 35.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ruben S. Torres Elementary School's student population of 363 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
363 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ruben S. Torres Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruben S. Torres Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#655 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
87%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)71.6%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
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 #655 out of 796 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?
10-14% 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?
363 students attend Ruben S. Torres Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Ruben S. Torres Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ruben S. Torres Elementary School?
Ruben S. Torres Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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