Hope School

391 North Road
Hope, RI 02831
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 186 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hope School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 186 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 50% in RI
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hope School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

School Overview

Hope School's student population of 186 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
186 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Hope School ranks within the top 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hope School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (RI)
#121 out of 289 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hope School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hope School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hope School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hope School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hope School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hope School and the percentage of Black public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
White
95%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hope School and the percentage of White public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Rhode Island.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Hope School and the public school average diversity score of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hope School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hope School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hope School's ranking?
Hope School is ranked #121 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Hope School?
186 students attend Hope School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Hope School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hope School?
Hope School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hope School offer ?
Hope School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hope School part of?
Hope School is part of Scituate School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 186 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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