Serving 260 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kingston Hill Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kingston Hill Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Kingston Hill Academy's student population of 260 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
260 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kingston Hill Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kingston Hill Academy is 0.38, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#40 out of 289 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
3%
9%
White
78%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kingston Hill Academy's ranking?
Kingston Hill Academy is ranked #40 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Kingston Hill Academy often compared to?
Kingston Hill Academyis often viewed alongside schools like The Compass School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Kingston Hill Academy?
260 students attend Kingston Hill Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Kingston Hill Academy students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kingston Hill Academy?
Kingston Hill Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kingston Hill Academy offer ?
Kingston Hill Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Kingston Hill Academy part of?
Kingston Hill Academy is part of Kingston Hill Academy School District.
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