Justiniano Torres Elementary School (Closed 2015)

Carr 639 Km 2 Hm 7 Sect Candel
Arecibo, PR 00613
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
116 students
This chart displays total students of Justiniano Torres Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Justiniano Torres Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Justiniano Torres Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(13-14)
50-59%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Justiniano Torres Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
(13-14)
60-69%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Justiniano Torres Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Justiniano Torres Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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Hispanic
100%
100%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Justiniano Torres Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
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White
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Justiniano Torres Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Puerto Rico.
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Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Justiniano Torres Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Justiniano Torres Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
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 higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
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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