For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,020 students in Johnston School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in Johnston School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
8 Schools
315 Schools
# Students
3,020 Students
136,864 Students
# Teachers
261 Teachers
10,636 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Johnston School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 60 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#37 out of 61 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Graduation Rate
89%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.63
# American Indian Students
15 Students
1,116 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
96 Students
4,445 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
802 Students
39,142 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
29%
# Black Students
178 Students
12,121 Students
% Black Students
6%
9%
# White Students
1,886 Students
72,786 Students
% White Students
62%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
198 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
38 Students
6,757 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
116
2,819
# Students in K Grade:
214
9,683
# Students in 1st Grade:
262
9,584
# Students in 2nd Grade:
210
9,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
236
9,849
# Students in 4th Grade:
238
9,932
# Students in 5th Grade:
225
10,050
# Students in 6th Grade:
249
10,135
# Students in 7th Grade:
261
10,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
261
10,674
# Students in 9th Grade:
203
12,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
197
10,736
# Students in 11th Grade:
186
10,551
# Students in 12th Grade:
162
10,617
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,722 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,901. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,867 is higher than the state median of $21,130. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,722
$21,901
Spending / Student
$21,867
$21,130
Best Johnston School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnston Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
345 Cherry Hill Road
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-1920
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-1920
Grades: 9-12
| 748 students
Rank: #22.
Brown Avenue School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14 Brown Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 934-0270
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 934-0270
Grades: 1-5
| 210 students
Rank: #33.
Sarah Dyer Barnes School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24 Barnes Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 231-8710
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 231-8710
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
Rank: #44.
Thornton School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4 School Street
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 943-7369
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 943-7369
Grades: 1-5
| 327 students
Rank: #55.
Winsor Hill School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Theresa Street
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 831-4619
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 831-4619
Grades: 1-5
| 378 students
Rank: #66.
Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 Memorial Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-1930
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-1930
Grades: 6-8
| 771 students
Rank: n/an/a
10 Memorial Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-0054
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-0054
Grades: K
| 191 students
Rank: n/an/a
6 Collins Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 231-8790
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 231-8790
Grades: PK
| 116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Johnston School District?
Johnston School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,020 students.
What is the rank of Johnston School District?
Johnston School District is ranked #36 out of 60 school districts in Rhode Island (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnston School District?
62% of Johnston School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Johnston School District?
Johnston School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is Johnston School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,867 is higher than the state median of $21,130. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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