Peace Dale School vs. West Kingston School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Peace Dale School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Kingston School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
412 students
313 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#90 out of 287 schools in RI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#77 out of 287 schools in RI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
58
-
Kindergarten Students
59
45
Grade 1 Students
47
46
Grade 2 Students
60
62
Grade 3 Students
73
50
Grade 4 Students
50
57
Grade 5 Students
65
53
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
2%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
7%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
75%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%