Howard Hathaway School
Tel:
(401)683-0500
- Howard Hathaway School serves 334 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 40%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 41%.
School Overview
- Howard Hathaway School's student population of 334 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 334 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Howard Hathaway School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Howard Hathaway School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (RI) |
| Overall School Rank | #87 out of 284 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 40% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 25% |
| Black | 1% | 8% |
| White | 92% | 59% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Portsmouth School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, RI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Howard Hathaway School is Portsmouth High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Tiverton Middle School (4.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fort Barton School (1.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Portsmouth Portsmouth High School Grades: 9-12 | 902 students
0.6 miles
120 Education Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401)683-2124 0.6 9-12 902 - Tiverton Fort Barton School Grades: K-4 | 227 students
1.7 miles
99 Lawton Avenue
Tiverton, RI 02878
(401)624-6114 1.7 K-4 227 - Portsmouth Melville School Grades: PK-3 | 291 students
2.9 miles
1351 West Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401)683-1650 2.9 PK-3 291 - Tiverton Ranger School Grades: PK-4 | 245 students
3.9 miles
278 North Brayton Road
Tiverton, RI 02878
(401)624-8467 3.9 PK-4 245 - Tiverton Tiverton High School Grades: 9-12 | 540 students
3.9 miles
100 North Brayton Road
Tiverton, RI 02878
(401)624-8494 3.9 9-12 540
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