Serving 61 students in grades Prekindergarten, Wakefield School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Wakefield School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#40 out of 289 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
10%
30%
Black
8%
9%
White
72%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wakefield School's ranking?
Wakefield School is ranked #40 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Wakefield School?
61 students attend Wakefield School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Wakefield School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wakefield School?
Wakefield School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wakefield School offer ?
Wakefield School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wakefield School part of?
Wakefield School is part of South Kingstown School District.
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