Edward S. Rhodes School
Edward S. Rhodes School serves 176 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Edward S. Rhodes School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 28%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Edward S. Rhodes School places among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Edward S. Rhodes School's student population of 176 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 176 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
Edward S. Rhodes School is ranked within the top 30% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Edward S. Rhodes School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (RI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #84 out of 287 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 28% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 36% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 25% |
| Black | 5% | 9% |
| White | 66% | 58% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cranston School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, RI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Edward S. Rhodes School is W B Cooley & Academy Internationa (1.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Park View Middle School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Edgewood Highland (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Providence Edgewood Highland Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 207 students10
0.4 miles
160 Pawtuxet Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 270-8065 0.4 PK-5 207 - Providence Chester W. Barrows School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 188 students10
0.6 miles
9 Beachmont Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 270-8160 0.6 K-5 188 - Providence Alan Shawn Feinstein Elementary School Math: 8% | Reading: 12%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 462 students10
0.9 miles
1450 Broad Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9367 0.9 K-5 462 - Cranston Park View Middle School Math: 21% | Reading: 28%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 673 students10
1.0 miles
25 Park View Boulevard
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8090 1 6-8 673 - Providence Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods Math: 7% | Reading: 13%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 627 students10
1.6 miles
674 Prairie Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 278-0515 1.6 K-5 627
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