James L. Mcguire School
James L. Mcguire School serves 220 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
James L. Mcguire School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Rhode Island state average of 36%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
James L. Mcguire School places among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
James L. Mcguire School's student population of 220 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 220 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
James L. Mcguire School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 James L. Mcguire School is 0.60, which is equal to 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 | #187 out of 287 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 28% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 36% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 25% |
| Black | 9% | 9% |
| White | 59% | 58% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | North Providence School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, RI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to James L. Mcguire School is North Providence High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Dr. Edward Ricci School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Centredale School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- North Providence Centredale School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 289 students10
0.5 miles
41 Angell Avenue
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1145 0.5 PK-5 289 - North Providence Dr. Edward Ricci School Math: 19% | Reading: 30%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 443 students10
0.6 miles
51 Intervale Avenue
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1170 0.6 6-8 443 - Providence North Providence High School Math: 20% | Reading: 44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,034 student10
0.6 miles
1828 Mineral Spring Avenue
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 233-1150 0.6 9-12 1,034 - North Providence Stephen Olney School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 281 students10
0.9 miles
622 Woonasquatucket Avenue
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1160 0.9 K-5 281 - North Providence Greystone School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 325 students10
1.0 miles
100 Morgan Avenue
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1130 1 PK-5 325
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