Oakland Beach School
Tel:
(401) 734-3420
Oakland Beach School serves 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 36%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Oakland Beach School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Oakland Beach School's student population of 395 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 395 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Oakland Beach School is ranked within the bottom 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 Oakland Beach School is 0.46, 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 | #180 out of 287 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 28% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 36% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 25% |
| Black | 3% | 9% |
| White | 72% | 58% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Warwick School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, RI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Oakland Beach School is Pilgrim High School (3.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Warwick Veterans Junior High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Park School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Warwick Warwick Veterans Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 848 students
0.7 miles
2401 West Shore Road
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3200 0.7 7-8 848 - Warwick Park School Grades: K-6 | 222 students
1.1 miles
40 Asylum Road
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 734-3690 1.1 K-6 222 - Warwick Warwick Neck School Grades: K-6 | 267 students
1.3 miles
155 Rocky Point Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3480 1.3 K-6 267 - Warwick Lippitt School Grades: K-6 | 271 students
1.4 miles
30 Almy Street
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 734-3240 1.4 K-6 271 - Warwick Sherman School Grades: K-6 | 324 students
1.4 miles
120 Killey Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3565 1.4 K-6 324
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