James L. Mcguire School
Tel:
(401)233-1135
- James L. Mcguire School serves 257 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Rhode Island state average of 40%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 41%.
School Overview
- James L. Mcguire School's student population of 257 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 257 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- James L. Mcguire School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of James L. Mcguire School is 0.60, which is more 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 | #146 out of 284 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 40% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 25% |
| Black | 9% | 8% |
| White | 58% | 59% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | North Providence School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Location Miles Grades Students
- North Providence Centredale School Grades: PK-5 | 265 students
0.5 miles
41 Angell Avenue
North Providence, RI 02911
(401)233-1145 0.5 PK-5 265 - North Providence Dr. Edward Ricci School Grades: 6-8 | 416 students
0.6 miles
51 Intervale Avenue
North Providence, RI 02911
(401)233-1170 0.6 6-8 416 - Providence North Providence High School Grades: 9-12 | 951 students
0.6 miles
1828 Mineral Spring Avenue
Providence, RI 02904
(401)233-1150 0.6 9-12 951 - Providence Stephen Olney School Grades: K-5 | 282 students
0.9 miles
1378 Douglas Avenue
Providence, RI 02904
(401)233-1160 0.9 K-5 282 - North Providence Greystone School Grades: PK-5 | 315 students
1.0 miles
100 Morgan Avenue
North Providence, RI 02911
(401)233-1130 1.0 PK-5 315
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