Below Average
#647 of 842 schools in PR
Jose M. Torres
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 1995 MSC 156, Bayamon, PR 00956
Enrollment
103
Student-Teacher
4.9:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
103
Student-Teacher
4.9:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#647 of 842
In Bayamon
#32 of 41
public schools
In district
#647 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
School environment
7.1 / 10
Very Good
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About Jose M. Torres
Jose M. Torres is a public elementary school in Bayamon, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Jose M.
Torres serves approximately 103 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Jose M. Torres has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #647 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Jose M. Torres show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
- This school 4.9 · Below Average
- District avg 7.0
- PR avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 103 students, Jose M. Torres is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 4.9:1, Jose M. Torres offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
The chronic absenteeism rate at Jose M. Torres was 31% in the 2022-23 school year, which is above the national average. Chronic absenteeism (missing 15 or more school days) can affect classroom dynamics and pacing. Parents should ask about the school's attendance support programs and what resources are available to help families address barriers to consistent attendance.
Score Breakdown
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Jose M. Torres — Students at Jose M. Torres score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
90.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PR EDFACTS (2017-18)
Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.2/10.
How Jose M. Torres Compares
See how Jose M. Torres performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 1995 MSC 156, Bayamon, PR 00956
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Jose M. Torres may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. FRANCISCO ROQUE MUNOZ (rated 9.3/10, 4.1 miles away, in nearby Naranjito), which scores notably higher. Another option is JOSE CAMPECHE BAYAMON (rated 8.5/10, 3.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, JULIO RESSY (rated 7.3/10, 3.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bayamon, see our Bayamon schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ANTONIO RIVERA Bayamon | 1.5 mi | 6.0 |
| BERNARDA ROBLES DE HEVIA Naranjito | 1.7 mi | 5.8 |
| CACIQUE MAJAGUA Bayamon | 2.0 mi | 5.3 |
| ANDRES C. GONZALEZ Bayamon | 2.1 mi | 4.3 |
| FRANCISCO GAZTAMBIDE VEGA Bayamon | 2.6 mi | 5.3 |
| SILVESTRE MARTINEZ Naranjito | 3.0 mi | 6.1 |
| MARIA VAZQUEZ DE UMPIERRE Bayamon | 3.1 mi | 6.0 |
| HERMINIA RIVERA FERNANDEZ Bayamon | 3.0 mi | 4.4 |
| JULIO RESSY Bayamon | 3.2 mi | 7.3 |
| RUBEN RODRIGUEZ FIGUEROA Naranjito | 3.3 mi | 6.6 |
| MARTA VELEZ DE FAJARDO Bayamon | 3.6 mi | 6.5 |
| FRANCISCO LOPEZ CRUZ Naranjito | 3.5 mi | 5.6 |
| JOSE CAMPECHE BAYAMON Bayamon | 3.9 mi | 8.5 |
| MERCEDES ROSADO Naranjito | 4.1 mi | 4.9 |
| FRANCISCO ROQUE MUNOZ Naranjito | 4.1 mi | 9.3 |
| FRANCISCO MORALES Naranjito | 4.1 mi | 3.5 |
| BERNARDO HUYKE Bayamon | 4.4 mi | 6.0 |
| RAFAEL COLON SALGADO Bayamon | 4.4 mi | 7.3 |
| JESUS SANCHEZ ERAZO Bayamon | 4.5 mi | 3.0 |
| ADELA ROLON FUENTES Toa Alta | 4.6 mi | 5.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00956 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$28,674
Median Home Value
$134,800
Median Rent
$645/mo
Population
67,050
College Educated
28.9%
Homeownership
69.9%
Avg Commute
30.7 min
Poverty Rate
37.3%
Median Age
43.3
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
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|---|---|
| EDMUNDO DEL VALLE CRUZ Rio Grande, PR | 4.9 |
| LAS MAREAS Salinas, PR | 4.8 |
| MATRULLAS Orocovis, PR | 4.6 |
| ABRAHAM LINCOLN SAN JUAN San Juan, PR | 5.3 |
| CHARLES E. MINER Caguas, PR | 5.3 |
| DOLORES GONZALEZ Arroyo, PR | 5.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Jose M. Torres
What grades does Jose M. Torres serve?
Jose M. Torres serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Jose M. Torres?
Jose M. Torres has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jose M. Torres?
The student-teacher ratio at Jose M. Torres is 4.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jose M. Torres rank in PR?
Jose M. Torres ranks #647 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Jose M. Torres's MySchoolScout rating?
Jose M. Torres has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jose M. Torres?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jose M. Torres has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Jose M. Torres a charter school?
No, Jose M. Torres is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jose M. Torres a Title I school?
No, Jose M. Torres is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jose M. Torres?
90.3% of students at Jose M. Torres qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 103
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bayamón Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.1%
- Phone
- (787) 730-0090
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #647 of 842
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