Melville School

1351 West Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
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Top 20%
Serving 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Melville School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20% in RI
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Melville School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

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School Overview

Melville School's student population of 349 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
349 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Melville School ranks within the top 20% of all 288 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Melville School is 0.38, 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)
#40 out of 288 schools
(Top 20%)
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40-44%
23%
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60-64%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
9%
29%
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Black
3%
9%
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White
78%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Melville School's ranking?
Melville School is ranked #40 out of 288 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Melville School often compared to?
Melville Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Howard Hathaway School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% RI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% RI state average).
How many students attend Melville School?
349 students attend Melville School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Melville School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Melville School?
Melville School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Melville School offer ?
Melville School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Melville School part of?
Melville School is part of Portsmouth School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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