Fort Barton School vs. Ranger School
Should I attend Fort Barton School or Ranger School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Fort Barton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Ranger School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Overview
Serving 202 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Fort Barton School ranks in the top 5% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Ranger School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-4
PK-4
Total Students
202 students
234 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5 out of 288 schools in RI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#32 out of 288 schools in RI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
12
Kindergarten Students
40
48
Grade 1 Students
35
42
Grade 2 Students
46
49
Grade 3 Students
39
39
Grade 4 Students
42
44
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
89%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%