Serving 200 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools's student population of 200 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
200 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools ranks within the top 20% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#43 out of 289 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
30%
Black
n/a
9%
White
94%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools's ranking?
Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools is ranked #43 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools often compared to?
Wilbur And Mcmahon Schoolsis often viewed alongside schools like Pocasset School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools?
200 students attend Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools?
Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools offer ?
Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools part of?
Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools is part of Little Compton School District.
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