Top Rankings
Exeter-West Greenwich School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,532 students in Exeter-West Greenwich School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in Exeter-West Greenwich School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
5 Schools
317 Schools
# Students
1,532 Students
135,639 Students
# Teachers
129 Teachers
10,619 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Exeter-West Greenwich School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#12 out of 63 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
31%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,007 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
29 Students
4,456 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
71 Students
39,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
30%
# Black Students
18 Students
12,147 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
1,375 Students
70,754 Students
% White Students
90%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
195 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
6,888 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
69
3,107
# Students in K Grade:
98
9,402
# Students in 1st Grade:
93
9,963
# Students in 2nd Grade:
110
9,583
# Students in 3rd Grade:
107
9,833
# Students in 4th Grade:
109
9,925
# Students in 5th Grade:
127
9,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
128
9,981
# Students in 7th Grade:
127
10,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
111
10,383
# Students in 9th Grade:
129
11,579
# Students in 10th Grade:
100
11,378
# Students in 11th Grade:
125
10,236
# Students in 12th Grade:
99
10,228
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,037 is higher 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 $23,633 is higher than the state median of $21,321. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,037
$22,099
Spending / Student
$23,633
$21,321
Best Exeter-West Greenwich School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Exeter-west Greenwich Regional
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
930 Nooseneck Hill Road
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-6893
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-6893
Grades: 9-12
| 453 students
Rank: #22.
Exeter-west Greenwich Reg. Junior
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
930 Nooseneck Hill Road
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-6897
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-6897
Grades: 7-8
| 238 students
Rank: #33.
Metcalf School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Nooseneck Hill Road
Exeter, RI 02822
(401) 397-3375
Exeter, RI 02822
(401) 397-3375
Grades: 2-6
| 581 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mildred E. Lineham School
Magnet School
859 Nooseneck Hill Road
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-3771
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-3771
Grades: PK
| 69 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wawaloam School
Magnet School
100 Victory Highway
Exeter, RI 02822
(401) 295-8808
Exeter, RI 02822
(401) 295-8808
Grades: K-1
| 191 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Exeter-West Greenwich School District?
Exeter-West Greenwich School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,532 students.
What is the rank of Exeter-West Greenwich School District?
Exeter-West Greenwich School District is ranked #14 out of 63 school districts in Rhode Island (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Exeter-West Greenwich School District?
90% of Exeter-West Greenwich School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Exeter-West Greenwich School District?
Exeter-West Greenwich School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is Exeter-West Greenwich School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,633 is higher than the state median of $21,321. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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