Peace Dale School vs. West Kingston School
Should you attend Peace Dale 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
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Top Rankings
Peace Dale School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
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Overview
Serving 354 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Peace Dale School ranks in the top 50% 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 35-39% (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 11:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), 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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
354 students
306 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#94 out of 289 schools in RI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#132 out of 289 schools in RI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
66
64
Grade 1 Students
76
47
Grade 2 Students
55
59
Grade 3 Students
65
68
Grade 4 Students
92
68
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
3%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
7%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
77%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
