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