Wakefield School vs. Peace Dale School
Should I attend Wakefield School or Peace Dale 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
Wakefield School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Peace Dale School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-4
K-4
Total Students
168 students
374 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#65 out of 288 schools in RI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#56 out of 288 schools in RI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
38
-
Kindergarten Students
23
71
Grade 1 Students
19
72
Grade 2 Students
18
79
Grade 3 Students
42
81
Grade 4 Students
28
71
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
3%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
11%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
83%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%