Thomas Armstrong Toro Elementary School (Closed 2018)

Calle Victoria Esq Fogos
Ponce, PR 00733
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 159 students in grades 9-12, Thomas Armstrong Toro Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(16-17)
60-69%
36%
(16-17)
80-89%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
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
100%
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
84%
14%
School Statewide Testing
Source: 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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% PR state average).
How many students attend Thomas Armstrong Toro Elementary School?
159 students attend Thomas Armstrong Toro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Thomas Armstrong Toro Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Armstrong Toro Elementary School?
Thomas Armstrong Toro Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Thomas Armstrong Toro Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Armstrong Toro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Thomas Armstrong Toro Elementary School part of?
Thomas Armstrong Toro Elementary School is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.

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