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Claiborne Pell Elementary School vs. Frank E. Thompson Middle School

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School Overview

School
Claiborne Pell Elementary School
35 Dexter Street
Newport, RI 02840
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Frank E. Thompson Middle School
55 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Claiborne Pell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Frank E. Thompson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 716 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Claiborne Pell Elementary School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 500 students in grades 5-8, Frank E. Thompson Middle School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
5-8
Total Students
716 students
500 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Claiborne Pell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Frank E. Thompson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Claiborne Pell Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Frank E. Thompson Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
62 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Claiborne Pell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Frank E. Thompson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
8:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Claiborne Pell Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newport School District and the state of Rhode Island, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Frank E. Thompson Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newport School District and the state of Rhode Island, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#201 out of 289 schools in RI
(Bottom 50%)
#238 out of 289 schools in RI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Claiborne Pell Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Frank E. Thompson Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in RI)(22-23 School Year Data)
10%
(Bottom 50% in RI)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Claiborne Pell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newport School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frank E. Thompson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newport School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in RI)
14%
(Bottom 50% in RI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Claiborne Pell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newport School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frank E. Thompson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newport School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
20%
(Bottom 50% in RI)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frank E. Thompson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Newport School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Claiborne Pell Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Frank E. Thompson Middle School by grade.
Pre-K Students
35
-
Kindergarten Students
138
-
Grade 1 Students
146
-
Grade 2 Students
124
-
Grade 3 Students
126
-
Grade 4 Students
147
-
Grade 5 Students
-
110
Grade 6 Students
-
136
Grade 7 Students
-
122
Grade 8 Students
-
132

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Claiborne Pell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Newport School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Frank E. Thompson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Newport School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Claiborne Pell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newport School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Frank E. Thompson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newport School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
39%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Claiborne Pell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newport School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Frank E. Thompson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newport School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Claiborne Pell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newport School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Frank E. Thompson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newport School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
33%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Claiborne Pell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newport School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Frank E. Thompson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newport School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Claiborne Pell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Newport School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Frank E. Thompson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Newport School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.72
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Claiborne Pell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newport School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Frank E. Thompson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newport School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Claiborne Pell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newport School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Frank E. Thompson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newport School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Claiborne Pell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newport School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Frank E. Thompson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newport School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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