Serving 111 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dalila Torres ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
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 (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in PR
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dalila Torres's student population of 111 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dalila Torres ranks within the top 5% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dalila Torres is 0.02, which is more 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
#30 out of 839 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
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
85%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dalila Torres's ranking?
Dalila Torres is ranked #30 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Dalila Torres?
111 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 7:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Dalila Torres offer ?
Dalila Torres offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dalila Torres part of?
Dalila Torres is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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