Serving 402 students in grades 3-5, Citizens Memorial 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 was 13% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 14% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)13%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)14%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
41%
30%
Black
8%
9%
White
40%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% RI state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% RI state average).
How many students attend Citizens Memorial School?
402 students attend Citizens Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Citizens Memorial School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Citizens Memorial School?
Citizens Memorial School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Citizens Memorial School offer ?
Citizens Memorial School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Citizens Memorial School part of?
Citizens Memorial School is part of Woonsocket School District.
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