SANTIAGO TORRES
SANTIAGO TORRES is a Title I public middle school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in LAS PIEDRAS, PR with about 342 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, SANTIAGO TORRES has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Based on the address provided, **SANTIAGO TORRES** (also known as Escuela SANTIAGO TORRES) is a public educational institution located in the municipality of **Las Piedras, Puerto Rico**. Situated in the Bo. Tejas sector, specifically on Calle Eulogio Reyes in the Montellanos area, the school serves the local rural and suburban community. As a public school within the Puerto Rico Department of Education system, it plays a fundamental role in providing primary or secondary education to the children living in the Las Piedras region.
Like many schools in this area, SANTIAGO TORRES serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, focusing on the academic and social development of its students. The school environment is characterized by its integration into the local geography of Las Piedras, reflecting the community-oriented nature of Puerto Rico’s public school system. It remains a vital institution for families in the Bo. Tejas sector, offering a structured space for learning, extracurricular engagement, and community building.
For more information, contact SANTIAGO TORRES at (787) 733-1454 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
URB APRIL GARDEN
LAS PIEDRAS, PR 00771
(787) 733-1454
SANTIAGO TORRES is a public Title I school in LAS PIEDRAS, PR with about 342 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Puerto Rico
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
- Total Students:
- 342
- Teachers:
- 18
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 342 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SANTIAGO TORRES is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 100.0%
- Female
- 46.5%
- Male
- 53.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.