Ramon Maria Torres

Ave Emerito Estrada Carretera
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 453 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ramon Maria Torres ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher 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-8
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in PR
  • : 15-19% (Top 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ramon Maria Torres ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

School Overview

Ramon Maria Torres's student population of 453 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
453 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Ramon Maria Torres ranks within the bottom 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ramon Maria 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.
This School
State Level (PR)
#682 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ramon Maria Torres, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ramon Maria Torres 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 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ramon Maria Torres 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 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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Hispanic
99%
100%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ramon Maria Torres 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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n/a
White
1%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Puerto Rico.
0.02
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ramon Maria Torres 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
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ramon Maria Torres 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 is Ramon Maria Torres's ranking?
Ramon Maria Torres is ranked #682 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Ramon Maria Torres?
453 students attend Ramon Maria Torres.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Ramon Maria Torres students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ramon Maria Torres?
Ramon Maria Torres has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Ramon Maria Torres offer ?
Ramon Maria Torres offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ramon Maria Torres part of?

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Top 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

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