Serving 129 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Block Island 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in RI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Block Island School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Block Island School's student population of 129 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Block Island 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 Block Island School is 0.37, 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
#50 out of 288 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
21%
29%
Black
1%
9%
White
77%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Block Island School's ranking?
Block Island School is ranked #50 out of 288 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island.
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 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Block Island School?
The graduation rate of Block Island School is 50%, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 85%.
How many students attend Block Island School?
129 students attend Block Island School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Block Island School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Block Island School?
Block Island School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Block Island School offer ?
Block Island School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Block Island School part of?
Block Island School is part of New Shoreham School District.
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