Top Rankings
Glocester School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 575 students in Glocester School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in Glocester School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
2 Schools
317 Schools
# Students
575 Students
135,639 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
10,619 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Glocester School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 63 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 63 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
31%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,007 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
4,456 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
39,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
30%
# Black Students
4 Students
12,147 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
525 Students
70,754 Students
% White Students
91%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
195 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
6,888 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
6
3,107
# Students in K Grade:
77
9,402
# Students in 1st Grade:
100
9,963
# Students in 2nd Grade:
93
9,583
# Students in 3rd Grade:
104
9,833
# Students in 4th Grade:
96
9,925
# Students in 5th Grade:
99
9,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
9,981
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
10,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
10,383
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
11,579
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
11,378
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
10,236
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
10,228
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,807 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 $17,753 is less than the state median of $21,321. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,807
$22,099
Spending / Student
$17,753
$21,321
Best Glocester School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fogarty Memorial
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
736 Snake Hill Road
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 568-6211
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 568-6211
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Rank: #22.
West Glocester Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 Reynolds Road/rte 94
Chepachet, RI 02814
(401) 567-0350
Chepachet, RI 02814
(401) 567-0350
Grades: PK-5
| 239 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Glocester School District?
Glocester School District manages 2 public schools serving 575 students.
What is the rank of Glocester School District?
Glocester School District is ranked #4 out of 63 school districts in Rhode Island (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Glocester School District?
91% of Glocester School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Glocester School District?
Glocester School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is Glocester School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,753 is less than the state median of $21,321. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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