Howard Hathaway School
Rank
: 9/
Top 20%10
Tel:
(401) 683-0500
Howard Hathaway School serves 450 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Howard Hathaway School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 28%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Howard Hathaway School places among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Howard Hathaway School's student population of 450 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 450 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Howard Hathaway School is ranked within the top 20% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Howard Hathaway School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (RI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #40 out of 287 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 28% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 36% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 25% |
| Black | n/a | 9% |
| White | 91% | 58% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Portsmouth School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Portsmouth Portsmouth High School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 888 students10
0.6 miles
120 Education Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-2124 0.6 9-12 888 - Tiverton Fort Barton School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-4 | 215 students10
1.7 miles
99 Lawton Avenue
Tiverton, RI 02878
(401) 624-6114 1.7 K-4 215 - Portsmouth Melville School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-4 | 354 students10
2.9 miles
1351 West Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-1650 2.9 PK-4 354 - Tiverton Ranger School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-4 | 233 students10
3.9 miles
278 North Brayton Road
Tiverton, RI 02878
(401) 624-8467 3.9 PK-4 233 - Tiverton Tiverton High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 516 students10
3.9 miles
100 North Brayton Road
Tiverton, RI 02878
(401) 624-8494 3.9 9-12 516
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