Pocasset School vs. Fort Barton School
Should I attend Pocasset School or Fort Barton 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
Pocasset School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Fort Barton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Overview
Serving 204 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Pocasset 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 25-29% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 202 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Fort Barton School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 11% 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
PK-4
K-4
Total Students
204 students
202 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#118 out of 288 schools in RI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#5 out of 288 schools in RI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
15
-
Kindergarten Students
36
40
Grade 1 Students
40
35
Grade 2 Students
40
46
Grade 3 Students
33
39
Grade 4 Students
40
42
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
87%
89%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%