Dr. Halliwell School
Tel:
(401)762-2793
- Dr. Halliwell School serves 346 students in grades 3-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 49% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 62% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 40%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 41%.
Top Placements
Dr. Halliwell School places among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Dr. Halliwell School's student population of 346 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 346 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dr. Halliwell School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dr. Halliwell School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (RI) |
| Overall School Rank | #69 out of 284 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 40% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 25% |
| Black | 1% | 8% |
| White | 85% | 59% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | North Smithfield School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, RI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dr. Halliwell School is Blackstone Millville Rhs (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kevin K. Coleman School (2.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Woonsocket Kevin K. Coleman School Grades: K-5 | 291 students
2.1 miles
96 Second Avenue
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401)767-4859 2.1 K-5 291 - Blackstone A F Maloney Grades: 3-5 | 292 students
2.2 miles
200 Lincoln Street
Blackstone, MA 01504
(508)876-0119 2.2 3-5 292 - Blackstone John F Kennedy Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 292 students
2.2 miles
200 Lincoln Street
Blackstone, MA 01504
(508)876-0118 2.2 K-2 292 - Millville Millville Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 283 students
2.2 miles
122 Berthelette Way
Millville, MA 01529
(508)876-0177 2.2 PK-5 283 - Woonsocket Globe Park School Grades: PK-5 | 502 students
2.3 miles
192 Avenue A
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401)767-4830 2.3 PK-5 502
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