Matunuck School vs. Wakefield School
Should I attend Matunuck School or Wakefield 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
Matunuck 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
Wakefield School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Overview
Serving 177 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Matunuck 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 12:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Wakefield 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 30-39% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
PK-4
Total Students
177 students
168 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#32 out of 288 schools in RI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#65 out of 288 schools in RI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
38
Kindergarten Students
28
23
Grade 1 Students
30
19
Grade 2 Students
36
18
Grade 3 Students
40
42
Grade 4 Students
43
28
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
89%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%