Narragansett Pier School
Narragansett Pier School serves 432 students in grades 5-8.
Narragansett Pier School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher 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 51% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Narragansett Pier School's student population of 432 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 432 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Narragansett Pier School is ranked within the top 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 Narragansett Pier School is 0.22, which is less than 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 | #94 out of 287 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 28% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 36% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 25% |
| Black | 1% | 9% |
| White | 88% | 58% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Narragansett School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, RI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Narragansett Pier School is Narragansett High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Curtis Corner Middle School (3.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Narragansett Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Narragansett Narragansett High School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 426 students10
0.0 miles
245 South Pier Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9400 0 9-12 426 - Narragansett Narragansett Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-4 | 452 students10
0.7 miles
55 Mumford Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9420 0.7 PK-4 452 - Wakefield South Kingstown High School Math: 53% | Reading: 67%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 936 students10
1.9 miles
215 Columbia Street
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1000 1.9 9-12 936 - Wakefield Wakefield School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-4 | 192 students10
1.9 miles
101 High Street
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1400 1.9 K-4 192 - Wakefield Broad Rock Middle School Math: 45% | Reading: 47%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 5-6 | 479 students10
2.1 miles
351 Broad Rock Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 782-6223 2.1 5-6 479
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