Matunuck School

380 Matunuck Beach Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 205 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Matunuck School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 205 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 5% in RI
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • 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 205 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
205 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Matunuck School ranks within the top 5% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Matunuck School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (RI)
#9 out of 289 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Matunuck School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Matunuck School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
33%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Matunuck School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Matunuck School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Matunuck School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Matunuck School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Matunuck School and the percentage of Black public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
83%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Matunuck School and the percentage of White public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Matunuck School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Matunuck School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Rhode Island.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Matunuck School and the public school average diversity score of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Matunuck School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Matunuck School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Matunuck School's ranking?
Matunuck School is ranked #9 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Matunuck School often compared to?
Matunuck Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peace Dale School, Wakefield School, West Kingston School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Matunuck School?
205 students attend Matunuck School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Matunuck School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Matunuck School?
Matunuck School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to 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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 205 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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