Metcalf School vs. Wawaloam School
Should I attend Metcalf School or Wawaloam 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
Top Rankings
Metcalf School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Wawaloam School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Overview
Serving 588 students in grades 2-6, Metcalf School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Wawaloam School serves 198 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
2-6
K-1
Total Students
588 students
198 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#70 out of 288 schools in RI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
89
Grade 1 Students
-
109
Grade 2 Students
111
-
Grade 3 Students
104
-
Grade 4 Students
129
-
Grade 5 Students
119
-
Grade 6 Students
125
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
90%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%