Washington Oak School
Washington Oak School serves 583 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Washington Oak School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (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 59% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Washington Oak School places among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Washington Oak School's student population of 583 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 583 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
Washington Oak School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Washington Oak School is 0.17, 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 | #77 out of 287 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 28% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 36% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 25% |
| Black | 1% | 9% |
| White | 91% | 58% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Coventry School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, RI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Washington Oak School is Coventry High School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Alan Shawn Feinstein Ms Of Cov (3.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hope School (2.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Hope Hope School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 178 students10
2.2 miles
391 North Road
Hope, RI 02831
(401) 821-3651 2.2 K-5 178 - Coventry Blackrock School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 373 students10
2.7 miles
12 Lacasa Drive
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 822-9450 2.7 PK-5 373 - Coventry Coventry High School Math: 26% | Reading: 52%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,484 student10
2.9 miles
40 Reservoir Road
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 822-9499 2.9 9-12 1,484 - Coventry The Regional Career And Technical Vocational School
2.9 miles
40 Reservoir Road
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 822-9499 2.9 n/a n/a - Coventry Alan Shawn Feinstein Ms Of Cov Math: 24% | Reading: 40%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,119 student10
3.0 miles
15 Foster Drive
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 822-9426 3 6-8 1,119
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