Sarah Dyer Barnes School

24 Barnes Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 279 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sarah Dyer Barnes 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Bottom 50% in RI
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sarah Dyer Barnes School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

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School Overview

Sarah Dyer Barnes School's student population of 279 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
279 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Sarah Dyer Barnes School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 288 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sarah Dyer Barnes School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (RI)
#158 out of 288 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
23%
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30-34%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
20%
29%
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Black
8%
9%
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White
69%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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0.48
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sarah Dyer Barnes School's ranking?
Sarah Dyer Barnes School is ranked #158 out of 288 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% RI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% RI state average).
How many students attend Sarah Dyer Barnes School?
279 students attend Sarah Dyer Barnes School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Sarah Dyer Barnes School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sarah Dyer Barnes School?
Sarah Dyer Barnes School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sarah Dyer Barnes School offer ?
Sarah Dyer Barnes School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sarah Dyer Barnes School part of?
Sarah Dyer Barnes School is part of Johnston School District.

School Reviews

5   8/31/2009
The Behavior Specialist worked with my child over the past year (as well as with many of the students) and he is now more confident, social, verbal and happy. I have heard positive feedback from other parents also. thank you
- Posted by Parent - jiggy

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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