Serving 199 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Holden 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 20-24% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
11%
29%
Black
1%
9%
White
81%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% RI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% RI state average).
How many students attend Holden School?
199 students attend Holden School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Holden School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holden School?
Holden School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Holden School offer ?
Holden School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Holden School part of?
Holden School is part of Warwick School District.
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