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Pocasset School vs. Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools

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School Overview

School
Pocasset School
242 Main Road
Tiverton, RI 02878
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools
28 Commons
Little Compton, RI 02837
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Pocasset School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 191 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Pocasset 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 210 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools ranks in the top 20% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-8
Total Students
191 students
210 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pocasset School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pocasset School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pocasset School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
8:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pocasset School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tiverton School District and the state of Rhode Island, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Little Compton School District and the state of Rhode Island, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#85 out of 287 schools in RI
(Top 30%)
#37 out of 287 schools in RI
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pocasset School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in RI)
55-59%
(Top 20% in RI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pocasset School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tiverton School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Little Compton School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in RI)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 20% in RI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pocasset School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tiverton School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Little Compton School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
50-59%
(Top 20% in RI)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Little Compton School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pocasset School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools by grade.
Pre-K Students
12
12
Kindergarten Students
38
26
Grade 1 Students
36
20
Grade 2 Students
31
16
Grade 3 Students
39
28
Grade 4 Students
35
19
Grade 5 Students
-
20
Grade 6 Students
-
20
Grade 7 Students
-
27
Grade 8 Students
-
22

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pocasset School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tiverton School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Little Compton School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pocasset School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tiverton School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Little Compton School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pocasset School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tiverton School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Little Compton School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% White
82%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pocasset School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tiverton School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Little Compton School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pocasset School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tiverton School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Little Compton School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.32
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pocasset School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tiverton School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Little Compton School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pocasset School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tiverton School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Little Compton School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pocasset School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tiverton School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Little Compton School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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