Top Rankings
Chariho School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 909 students in Chariho School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public middle schools in Rhode Island.
Public Middle Schools in Chariho School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Rhode Island public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Rhode Island public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
8 Schools
71 Schools
# Students
3,082 Students
33,900 Students
# Teachers
251 Teachers
2,782 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Chariho School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 63 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#20 out of 63 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
31%
Graduation Rate
87%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.64
# American Indian Students
40 Students
247 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
1,087 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
120 Students
10,265 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
30%
# Black Students
22 Students
3,113 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
2,750 Students
17,435 Students
% White Students
89%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
54 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
133 Students
1,661 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
98
17
# Students in K Grade:
195
289
# Students in 1st Grade:
234
290
# Students in 2nd Grade:
179
268
# Students in 3rd Grade:
221
241
# Students in 4th Grade:
207
249
# Students in 5th Grade:
199
1,899
# Students in 6th Grade:
230
9,451
# Students in 7th Grade:
209
10,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
224
10,383
# Students in 9th Grade:
320
186
# Students in 10th Grade:
284
176
# Students in 11th Grade:
252
138
# Students in 12th Grade:
230
157
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,039 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,099. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,267 is less than the state median of $21,321. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,039
$22,099
Spending / Student
$21,267
$21,321
Best Chariho School District Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chariho Regional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
455b Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-0651
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-0651
Grades: 5-8
| 845 students
Rank: #22.
Chariho Alternative Learning A
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
455c Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 315-2880
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 315-2880
Grades: K-12
| 64 students
Recent Articles
Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
What a National Blue Ribbon of Distinction Truly Means
This article explains the National Blue Ribbon of Distinction, an award given by the U.S. Department of Education to schools demonstrating high academic standards and significant improvements in student achievement. It details the criteria for selection, benefits of the program, and its impact on educational excellence.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
