Raymond Laperche School
Tel:
(401) 231-6652
Raymond Laperche School serves 242 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 28%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Raymond Laperche School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than 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 42% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Raymond Laperche School places among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Raymond Laperche School's student population of 242 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 242 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
Raymond Laperche School is ranked within the top 10% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Raymond Laperche School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (RI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #23 out of 287 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 28% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 36% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 25% |
| Black | n/a | 9% |
| White | 87% | 58% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Smithfield School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, RI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Raymond Laperche School is Smithfield High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lincoln Middle School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Old County Road School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Smithfield Old County Road School Grades: K-5 | 253 students
1.3 miles
200 Old County Road
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 231-6613 1.3 K-5 253 - Lincoln Lincoln Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 771 students
1.9 miles
152 Jenckes Hill Road
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 721-3400 1.9 6-8 771 - Smithfield Anna M. Mccabe School Grades: PK-5 | 340 students
2.2 miles
100 Pleasant View Avenue
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2058 2.2 PK-5 340 - Smithfield Vincent J. Gallagher Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 587 students
2.2 miles
10 Indian Run Trail
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2056 2.2 6-8 587 - Smithfield Smithfield High School Grades: 9-12 | 704 students
2.3 miles
90 Pleasant View Avenue
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2050 2.3 9-12 704
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