State Street School

35 State Street
Westerly, RI 02891
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 246 students in grades Kindergarten-4, State Street School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 246 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 50% in RI
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

State Street School's student population of 246 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
246 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

State Street School ranks within the top 50% of all 288 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of State Street School is 0.35, 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)
#88 out of 288 schools
(Top 50%)
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25-29%
23%
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45-49%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
11%
29%
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Black
1%
9%
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White
80%
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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0.35
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 State Street School's ranking?
State Street School is ranked #88 out of 288 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% RI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% RI state average).
How many students attend State Street School?
246 students attend State Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of State Street School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 State Street School?
State Street School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does State Street School offer ?
State Street School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is State Street School part of?
State Street School is part of Westerly School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 246 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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