Serving 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Melville School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Melville School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Melville School's student population of 316 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
316 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Melville School ranks within the top 20% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Melville School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#49 out of 287 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
33%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melville School's ranking?
Melville School is ranked #49 out of 287 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Melville School often compared to?
Melville Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Howard Hathaway School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% RI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Melville School?
316 students attend Melville School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Melville School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Melville School?
Melville School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Melville School offer ?
Melville School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Melville School part of?
Melville School is part of Portsmouth School District.
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