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Burrillville School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,106 students in Burrillville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in Burrillville School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
5 Schools
315 Schools
# Students
2,106 Students
136,864 Students
# Teachers
165 Teachers
10,636 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Burrillville 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 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#38 out of 61 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
4,445 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
120 Students
39,142 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
29%
# Black Students
24 Students
12,121 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
1,889 Students
72,786 Students
% White Students
90%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
198 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
56 Students
6,757 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
49
2,819
# Students in K Grade:
137
9,683
# Students in 1st Grade:
129
9,584
# Students in 2nd Grade:
159
9,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
147
9,849
# Students in 4th Grade:
153
9,932
# Students in 5th Grade:
162
10,050
# Students in 6th Grade:
163
10,135
# Students in 7th Grade:
174
10,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
167
10,674
# Students in 9th Grade:
160
12,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
178
10,736
# Students in 11th Grade:
167
10,551
# Students in 12th Grade:
161
10,617
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,442 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,901. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,375 is less than the state median of $21,130. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,442
$21,901
Spending / Student
$18,375
$21,130
Best Burrillville School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burrillville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
425 East Avenue
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1310
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1310
Grades: 9-12
| 666 students
Rank: #22.
Steere Farm Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
915 Steere Farm Road
Pascoag, RI 02859
(401) 568-1350
Pascoag, RI 02859
(401) 568-1350
Grades: 2-5
| 293 students
Rank: #33.
Burrillville Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2220 Broncos Highway
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1320
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1320
Grades: 6-8
| 504 students
Rank: #44.
William Callahan School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 Callahan School Street
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1330
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1330
Grades: 2-5
| 328 students
Rank: n/an/a
135 Harrisville Main Street
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1340
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1340
Grades: PK-1
| 315 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Burrillville School District?
Burrillville School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,106 students.
What is the rank of Burrillville School District?
Burrillville School District is ranked #37 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Burrillville School District?
90% of Burrillville School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burrillville School District?
Burrillville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is Burrillville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,375 is less than the state median of $21,130. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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