Peace Dale School vs. West Kingston School
Should I attend Peace Dale School or West Kingston 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
West Kingston 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 212 students in grades Kindergarten-4, West Kingston School ranks in the top 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
374 students
212 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#56 out of 288 schools in RI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#128 out of 288 schools in RI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
71
39
Grade 1 Students
72
37
Grade 2 Students
79
48
Grade 3 Students
81
42
Grade 4 Students
71
46
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
2%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
6%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
74%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
