Wakefield School vs. West Kingston School
Should I attend Wakefield 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
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Top Rankings
Wakefield School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
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West Kingston School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
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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 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).
Grades Offered
PK-4
K-4
Total Students
168 students
212 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#65 out of 288 schools in RI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#128 out of 288 schools in RI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
38
-
Kindergarten Students
23
39
Grade 1 Students
19
37
Grade 2 Students
18
48
Grade 3 Students
42
42
Grade 4 Students
28
46
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
83%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%