The Compass School vs. Kingston Hill Academy
Should you attend The Compass School or Kingston Hill Academy? 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
The Compass School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Kingston Hill Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 216 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Compass 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 50-54% (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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 260 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kingston Hill Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
K-5
Total Students
216 students
260 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#65 out of 289 schools in RI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#40 out of 289 schools in RI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
70-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
18
44
Grade 1 Students
18
44
Grade 2 Students
21
43
Grade 3 Students
21
46
Grade 4 Students
20
40
Grade 5 Students
30
43
Grade 6 Students
29
-
Grade 7 Students
31
-
Grade 8 Students
28
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
86%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
