Pocasset School vs. Ranger School
Should I attend Pocasset School or Ranger 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
Ranger 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
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 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Ranger 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 14:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
204 students
234 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#118 out of 288 schools in RI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#32 out of 288 schools in RI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
15
12
Kindergarten Students
36
48
Grade 1 Students
40
42
Grade 2 Students
40
49
Grade 3 Students
33
39
Grade 4 Students
40
44
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
87%
84%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%