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