Serving 404 students in grades 7-8, Gorton Junior High 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 27% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 34% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
404 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)27%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)4%
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)8%
24%
Black
(15-16)2%
8%
White
(15-16)84%
60%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% RI state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% RI state average).
How many students attend Gorton Junior High School?
404 students attend Gorton Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Gorton Junior High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gorton Junior High School?
Gorton Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gorton Junior High School offer ?
Gorton Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Gorton Junior High School part of?
Gorton Junior High School is part of Warwick School District.
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