Lippitt School vs. Park School
Should I attend Lippitt School or Park 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
Lippitt School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Park School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 237 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lippitt 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than 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 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 212 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Park School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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
237 students
212 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#182 out of 288 schools in RI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#122 out of 288 schools in RI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
41
36
Grade 1 Students
44
36
Grade 2 Students
36
35
Grade 3 Students
31
30
Grade 4 Students
37
40
Grade 5 Students
48
35
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
15%
16%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
73%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%