Lippitt School vs. Park School
Should you attend Lippitt School or Park 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
Lippitt School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Park School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Overview
Serving 247 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lippitt 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 215 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Park 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 40-44% (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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
247 students
215 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#167 out of 289 schools in RI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#83 out of 289 schools in RI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
38
25
Grade 1 Students
42
39
Grade 2 Students
51
41
Grade 3 Students
43
37
Grade 4 Students
34
32
Grade 5 Students
39
41
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
16%
16%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
71%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
