Matunuck School

380 Matunuck Beach Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 177 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Matunuck School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 177 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 20% in RI
  • : 45-49% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Matunuck School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

School Overview

Matunuck School's student population of 177 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
177 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Matunuck School ranks within the top 20% of all 288 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Matunuck School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (RI)
#32 out of 288 schools
(Top 20%)
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45-49%
23%
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60-64%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Matunuck School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
3%
29%
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Black
1%
9%
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White
89%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Matunuck School's ranking?
Matunuck School is ranked #32 out of 288 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Matunuck School often compared to?
Matunuck Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wakefield School, West Kingston School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% RI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% RI state average).
How many students attend Matunuck School?
177 students attend Matunuck School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Matunuck School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Matunuck School?
Matunuck School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Matunuck School offer ?
Matunuck School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Matunuck School part of?
Matunuck School is part of South Kingstown School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 177 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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