Serving 243 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Underwood School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
243 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-84%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
16%
30%
Black
4%
9%
White
71%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% RI state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% RI state average).
How many students attend Underwood School?
243 students attend Underwood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Underwood School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Underwood School?
Underwood School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Underwood School offer ?
Underwood School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Underwood School part of?
Underwood School is part of Newport School District.
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