Daniel D. Waterman School vs. Woodridge School
Should you attend Daniel D. Waterman School or Woodridge School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Daniel D. Waterman School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Woodridge School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 217 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Daniel D. Waterman School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 260 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Woodridge 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 45-49% (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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
217 students
260 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#75 out of 289 schools in RI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#93 out of 289 schools in RI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
36
30
Grade 1 Students
31
48
Grade 2 Students
29
48
Grade 3 Students
39
41
Grade 4 Students
43
44
Grade 5 Students
39
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
13%
15%
% Hispanic
30%
24%
% Black
5%
3%
% White
43%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
