Peace Dale School vs. Wakefield School
Should I attend Peace Dale 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
Peace Dale School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Wakefield School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Overview
Serving 374 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Peace Dale School ranks in the top 20% 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 26% 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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-4
PK-4
Total Students
374 students
168 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#56 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)
35-39%
30-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
38
Kindergarten Students
71
23
Grade 1 Students
72
19
Grade 2 Students
79
18
Grade 3 Students
81
42
Grade 4 Students
71
28
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
2%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
6%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
74%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%