Wickes School (Closed 2023)

50 Child Lane
Warwick, RI 02886
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 330 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Wickes School ranks in the bottom 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (RI)
(17-18)
20-24%
28%
(17-18)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
12%
30%
Black
3%
9%
White
76%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.41
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% RI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% RI state average).
How many students attend Wickes School?
330 students attend Wickes School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Wickes School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wickes School?
Wickes School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wickes School offer ?
Wickes School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Wickes School part of?
Wickes School is part of Warwick School District.

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