Joseph A. Whelan School vs. Greystone School
Should you attend Joseph A. Whelan School or Greystone 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
Joseph A. Whelan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Greystone School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 247 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joseph A. Whelan 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Greystone 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to 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 11:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
247 students
314 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#177 out of 289 schools in RI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#103 out of 289 schools in RI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
54
Kindergarten Students
30
38
Grade 1 Students
41
45
Grade 2 Students
43
38
Grade 3 Students
47
51
Grade 4 Students
44
49
Grade 5 Students
42
39
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
27%
26%
% Black
13%
11%
% White
47%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
