Gorton Junior High School (Closed 2018)
Gorton Junior High School served 404 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 27% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 31%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 34% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 38%) for the 2015-16 school year.
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 |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (RI) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 27% | 31% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 34% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| 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% |
Diversity Score | n/a | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Warwick School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, RI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Gorton Junior High School is Pilgrim High School (3.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Warwick Veterans Junior High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Warwick Neck School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Warwick Warwick Neck School Grades: K-6 | 267 students
1.1 miles
155 Rocky Point Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3480 1.1 K-6 267 - Warwick Oakland Beach School Grades: PK-6 | 395 students
1.3 miles
383 Oakland Beach Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3420 1.3 PK-6 395 - Warwick Sherman School Grades: K-6 | 324 students
1.4 miles
120 Killey Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3565 1.4 K-6 324 - Warwick Warwick Veterans Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 848 students
1.7 miles
2401 West Shore Road
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3200 1.7 7-8 848 - Warwick Hoxsie School Grades: K-6 | 325 students
2.0 miles
55 Glenwood Drive
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3555 2.0 K-6 325
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