Matunuck School vs. West Kingston School
Should you attend Matunuck School or West Kingston 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
Matunuck School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
n/a
Overview
Serving 205 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Matunuck School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 306 students in grades Kindergarten-4, West Kingston School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower 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 17:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
205 students
306 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#9 out of 289 schools in RI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#132 out of 289 schools in RI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
46
64
Grade 1 Students
36
47
Grade 2 Students
36
59
Grade 3 Students
50
68
Grade 4 Students
37
68
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
3%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
8%
7%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
83%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
