Top Rankings
Foster-Glocester School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,392 students in Foster-Glocester School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in Foster-Glocester School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
2 Schools
315 Schools
# Students
1,392 Students
136,864 Students
# Teachers
116 Teachers
10,636 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Foster-Glocester School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 60 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#21 out of 61 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
36%
Graduation Rate
93%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.63
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
4,445 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
54 Students
39,142 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
29%
# Black Students
7 Students
12,121 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
1,272 Students
72,786 Students
% White Students
91%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
198 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
38 Students
6,757 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
2,819
# Students in K Grade:
-
9,683
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
9,584
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
9,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
9,849
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
9,932
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
10,050
# Students in 6th Grade:
145
10,135
# Students in 7th Grade:
141
10,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
157
10,674
# Students in 9th Grade:
244
12,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
246
10,736
# Students in 11th Grade:
230
10,551
# Students in 12th Grade:
229
10,617
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,710 is higher than the state median of $21,901. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,648 is less than the state median of $21,130. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,710
$21,901
Spending / Student
$20,648
$21,130
Best Foster-Glocester School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ponaganset High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
137 Anan Wade Road
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 710-7500
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 710-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 949 students
Rank: #22.
Ponaganset Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7 Rustic Hill Road
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 710-7500
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 710-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 443 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Foster-Glocester School District?
Foster-Glocester School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,392 students.
What is the rank of Foster-Glocester School District?
Foster-Glocester School District is ranked #20 out of 60 school districts in Rhode Island (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Foster-Glocester School District?
91% of Foster-Glocester School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Foster-Glocester School District?
Foster-Glocester School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is Foster-Glocester School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,648 is less than the state median of $21,130. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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