Citizens Memorial School (Closed 2020)

Serving 402 students in grades 3-5, Citizens Memorial 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 was 13% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 14% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
402 students

Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (RI)
(18-19)
13%
30%
(18-19)
14%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
5%
3%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
41%
31%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
8%
9%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
40%
50%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
60%
0.67

Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
45%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% RI state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% RI state average).
How many students attend Citizens Memorial School?
402 students attend Citizens Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Citizens Memorial School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Citizens Memorial School?
Citizens Memorial School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Citizens Memorial School offer ?
Citizens Memorial School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Citizens Memorial School part of?
Citizens Memorial School is part of Woonsocket School District.

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