Governor Christopher Delsesto vs. West Broadway Middle School
Should I attend Governor Christopher Delsesto or West Broadway Middle 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
Governor Christopher Delsesto ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
West Broadway Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 817 students in grades 6-8, Governor Christopher Delsesto 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 2% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 498 students in grades 5-8, West Broadway 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 3% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
817 students
498 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#283 out of 288 schools in RI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#281 out of 288 schools in RI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
3%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
-
98
Grade 6 Students
247
119
Grade 7 Students
280
138
Grade 8 Students
290
143
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
74%
73%
% Black
11%
8%
% White
7%
7%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%