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Fishing Cove El. School vs. Peace Dale School

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School Overview

School
Fishing Cove El. School
110 Wickford Point Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Peace Dale School
109 Kersey Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Fishing Cove El. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Peace Dale School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fishing Cove El. School ranks in the top 10% 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 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Peace Dale School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
334 students
452 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fishing Cove El. School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Peace Dale School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fishing Cove El. School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Peace Dale School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fishing Cove El. School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Peace Dale School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fishing Cove El. School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Kingstown 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 Peace Dale School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Kingstown 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

#16 out of 287 schools in RI
(Top 10%)
#90 out of 287 schools in RI
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fishing Cove El. School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Peace Dale School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 5% in RI)
40-44%
(Top 30% in RI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fishing Cove El. School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Kingstown 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 Peace Dale School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Kingstown School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in RI)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in RI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fishing Cove El. School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Kingstown 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 Peace Dale School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Kingstown School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 20% in RI)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fishing Cove El. School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the North Kingstown School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Fishing Cove El. School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Peace Dale School by grade.
Pre-K Students
98
65
Kindergarten Students
38
50
Grade 1 Students
29
62
Grade 2 Students
35
74
Grade 3 Students
48
48
Grade 4 Students
47
63
Grade 5 Students
39
90

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Fishing Cove El. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the North Kingstown 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 Peace Dale School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the South Kingstown 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
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fishing Cove El. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Kingstown 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 Peace Dale School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Kingstown 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
7%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fishing Cove El. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Kingstown 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 Peace Dale School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Kingstown 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
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fishing Cove El. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Kingstown 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 Peace Dale School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Kingstown 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
77%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fishing Cove El. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Kingstown 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 Peace Dale School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Kingstown 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
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% Two or more races
9%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fishing Cove El. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Kingstown 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 Peace Dale School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Kingstown School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.40
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fishing Cove El. School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Kingstown 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 Peace Dale School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Kingstown 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
24%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fishing Cove El. School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Kingstown 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 Peace Dale School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Kingstown 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
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fishing Cove El. School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Kingstown 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 Peace Dale School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Kingstown 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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