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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
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(13-14)
50-59%
34%
(13-14)
60-69%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
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
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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?
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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