Serving 539 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Veazie Street 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 7% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Veazie Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Veazie Street School's student population of 539 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
539 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Veazie Street 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 Veazie Street School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#252 out of 288 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
57%
29%
Black
22%
9%
White
10%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 Veazie Street School's ranking?
Veazie Street School is ranked #252 out of 288 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Veazie Street School often compared to?
Veazie Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant View School, Robert F. Kennedy El. School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% RI state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% RI state average).
How many students attend Veazie Street School?
539 students attend Veazie Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Veazie Street School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Veazie Street School?
Veazie Street School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Veazie Street School offer ?
Veazie Street School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Veazie Street School part of?
Veazie Street School is part of Providence School District.
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