Joseph A. Whelan School vs. Greystone School
Should I attend Joseph A. Whelan School or Greystone 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
Joseph A. Whelan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Greystone School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 249 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joseph A. Whelan 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Greystone School ranks in the top 30% 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 30-34% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
249 students
286 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#177 out of 288 schools in RI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#71 out of 288 schools in RI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
50
Kindergarten Students
39
36
Grade 1 Students
40
35
Grade 2 Students
49
49
Grade 3 Students
39
44
Grade 4 Students
44
38
Grade 5 Students
38
34
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
25%
23%
% Black
11%
12%
% White
52%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
