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
Students by Grade
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%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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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