Serving 174 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hope School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hope School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hope School's student population of 174 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Hope School ranks within the top 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hope School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#121 out of 289 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
30%
Black
n/a
9%
White
95%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hope School's ranking?
Hope School is ranked #121 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Hope School?
174 students attend Hope School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Hope School students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hope School?
Hope School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hope School offer ?
Hope School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hope School part of?
Hope School is part of Scituate School District.
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