Excellent
#178 of 842 schools in PR
Top 21% in state
Ricardo Rodriguez Torres
Elementary School · PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 1175, Florida, PR 00650
Enrollment
234
Student-Teacher
8.4:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
234
Student-Teacher
8.4:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Puerto Rico schools
#178 of 842
In Florida
#1 of 4
public schools
In district
#178 of 842
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
School environment
8.2 / 10
Excellent
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About Ricardo Rodriguez Torres
Ricardo Rodriguez Torres is a public elementary school in Florida, PR, part of PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Ricardo Rodriguez Torres serves approximately 234 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Ricardo Rodriguez Torres has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #178 of 842 schools in PR.
Structured state assessment records for Ricardo Rodriguez Torres show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
- This school 8.0 · Excellent
- District avg 7.0
- PR avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
With a student-teacher ratio of 8.4:1, Ricardo Rodriguez 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.
Score Breakdown
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Ricardo Rodriguez Torres — Students at Ricardo Rodriguez Torres score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
91%
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
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.8/10.
How Ricardo Rodriguez Torres Compares
See how Ricardo Rodriguez Torres performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 1175, Florida, PR 00650
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ricardo Rodriguez Torres may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. DR. CAYETANO COLL Y TOSTE (rated 9.3/10, 6.3 miles away, in nearby Arecibo), which scores notably higher. Another option is FRANCISCO MENENDEZ BALBANE (rated 8.5/10, 4.3 miles away, in nearby Manati), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, EVARISTO CAMACHO (rated 8.3/10, 6.9 miles away, in nearby Manati), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Florida, see our Florida schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| JUAN PONCE DE LEON II Florida | 0.5 mi | 6.7 |
| LEONARDO VALENTIN TIRADO Florida | 0.7 mi | 4.6 |
| JUANITA RAMIREZ GONZALEZ Florida | 1.4 mi | 6.7 |
| LUIS A FERRE AGUAYO Arecibo | 3.8 mi | 4.9 |
| VICENTE ACEVEDO BALLESTER Barceloneta | 3.9 mi | 6.4 |
| TORIBIO RIVERA Ciales | 4.3 mi | 6.1 |
| FRANCISCO MENENDEZ BALBANE Manati | 4.3 mi | 8.5 |
| ANTONIO TULLA TORRES Utuado | 4.9 mi | 7.8 |
| IMBERY Barceloneta | 5.2 mi | 8.0 |
| HATO VIEJO CUMBRE Ciales | 5.2 mi | 5.3 |
| HECTOR M. RUIZ MARTINEZ Barceloneta | 5.7 mi | 5.8 |
| ELI RAMOS ROSARIO Barceloneta | 5.9 mi | 8.1 |
| FERNANDO SURIA CHAVEZ Barceloneta | 6.4 mi | 4.5 |
| DR. CAYETANO COLL Y TOSTE Arecibo | 6.3 mi | 9.3 |
| EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS ARECIBO Arecibo | 6.8 mi | 4.1 |
| JUAN ANTONIO CORRETJER CIALES Ciales | 6.6 mi | 4.6 |
| JESUS T. PINERO MANATI Manati | 6.8 mi | 2.1 |
| ANTONIA SERRANO GONZALEZ Jayuya | 7.1 mi | 5.5 |
| FRANCISCO SERRANO Ciales | 7.0 mi | 7.5 |
| EVARISTO CAMACHO Manati | 6.9 mi | 8.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 00650 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$19,811
Median Home Value
$104,100
Median Rent
$662/mo
Population
13,457
College Educated
20.1%
Homeownership
69%
Avg Commute
25.9 min
Poverty Rate
52.8%
Median Age
41.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| EPIFANIO FERNANDEZ VANGA Bayamon, PR | 8.0 |
| ESTEBAN ROSADO BAEZ Mayaguez, PR | 8.0 |
| FELIX CORDOVA DAVILA Manati, PR | 8.0 |
| INOCENCIO CINTRON ZAYAS Barranquitas, PR | 8.0 |
| JUAN A. SANCHEZ DAVILA Manati, PR | 8.0 |
| LUIS MUNIZ SOUFFRONT San Juan, PR | 8.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ricardo Rodriguez Torres
What grades does Ricardo Rodriguez Torres serve?
Ricardo Rodriguez Torres serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ricardo Rodriguez Torres?
Ricardo Rodriguez Torres has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ricardo Rodriguez Torres?
The student-teacher ratio at Ricardo Rodriguez Torres is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ricardo Rodriguez Torres rank in PR?
Ricardo Rodriguez Torres ranks #178 of 842 schools in PR.
What is Ricardo Rodriguez Torres's MySchoolScout rating?
Ricardo Rodriguez Torres has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Ricardo Rodriguez Torres?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ricardo Rodriguez Torres has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).
Is Ricardo Rodriguez Torres a charter school?
No, Ricardo Rodriguez Torres is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ricardo Rodriguez Torres a Title I school?
No, Ricardo Rodriguez Torres is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ricardo Rodriguez Torres?
91.0% of students at Ricardo Rodriguez 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.
Neighborhood Context
- Walk Score
- 39 Car-Dependent
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 234
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Florida Municipio
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (787) 822-1005
Resources & Links
District
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 240,910
- Schools in District
- 858
- District Rank
- #178 of 842
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