Aldrich Junior High School (Closed 2021)

789 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02888
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 497 students in grades 7-8, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 28% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 44% (which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
497 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (RI)
(15-16)
28%
31%
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(15-16)
44%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Aldrich Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
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Asian
(15-16)
1%
3%
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Hispanic
(15-16)
8%
24%
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Black
(15-16)
2%
8%
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White
(15-16)
85%
60%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Aldrich Junior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
4%
4%
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n/a
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Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Aldrich Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% RI state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% RI state average).
How many students attend Aldrich Junior High School?
497 students attend Aldrich Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Aldrich Junior High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aldrich Junior High School?
Aldrich Junior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Aldrich Junior High School offer ?
Aldrich Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Aldrich Junior High School part of?
Aldrich Junior High School is part of Warwick School District.

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