Joseph A. Whelan School vs. James L. Mcguire School
Should you attend Joseph A. Whelan School or James L. Mcguire School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
James L. Mcguire School
55 Central Avenue, North Provi
North Providence, RI 02911
North Providence, RI 02911
Rating
: 4/
Bottom 50%10
Top Rankings
Joseph A. Whelan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
James L. Mcguire School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 252 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joseph A. Whelan School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 384 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James L. Mcguire School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
252 students
384 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#169 out of 287 schools in RI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#188 out of 287 schools in RI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
20-24%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
33
49
Grade 1 Students
47
79
Grade 2 Students
26
64
Grade 3 Students
47
67
Grade 4 Students
49
63
Grade 5 Students
50
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
26%
31%
% Black
16%
15%
% White
45%
45%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%