Hamilton School vs. Forest Park El. School
Should I attend Hamilton School or Forest Park El. 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
Hamilton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Forest Park El. 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
Overview
Serving 415 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hamilton 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 62% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 255 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Forest Park El. School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
415 students
255 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#12 out of 288 schools in RI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#11 out of 288 schools in RI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
77
48
Grade 1 Students
63
33
Grade 2 Students
73
42
Grade 3 Students
65
52
Grade 4 Students
61
38
Grade 5 Students
76
42
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
90%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
