Serving 497 students in grades 7-8, Aldrich Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 28% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 44% (which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
497 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)28%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)1%
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)8%
24%
Black
(15-16)2%
8%
White
(15-16)85%
60%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)4%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% RI state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% RI state average).
How many students attend Aldrich Junior High School?
497 students attend Aldrich Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Aldrich Junior High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aldrich Junior High School?
Aldrich Junior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Aldrich Junior High School offer ?
Aldrich Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Aldrich Junior High School part of?
Aldrich Junior High School is part of Warwick School District.
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