Serving 217 students in grades 6-8, Santiago Torres ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santiago Torres's student population of 217 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Santiago 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 Santiago Torres is 0.00, which is less 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
#689 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
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
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
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 Santiago Torres's ranking?
Santiago Torres is ranked #689 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?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Santiago Torres?
217 students attend Santiago Torres.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Santiago Torres students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santiago Torres?
Santiago Torres has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Santiago Torres offer ?
Santiago Torres offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Santiago Torres part of?
Santiago Torres is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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