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Best Schools in 02837, RI
02837, RI has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,529 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in 02837 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 02837, RI
The top high schools in 02837, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Portsmouth High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portsmouth • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 796 Students
2. Middletown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middletown • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 567 Students
Best Middle Schools in 02837, RI
The top middle schools in 02837, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Portsmouth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portsmouth • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 618 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 02837, RI
The top elementary schools in 02837, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Compton • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 200 Students
2. Melville School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portsmouth • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 328 Students
3. Little Peeps Montessori Naturskola
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Peeps Montessori Naturskola • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 20 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 02837, RI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
02837, RI has a total population of 3,616 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 02837, RI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 02837, RI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 02837, RI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 02837, RI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 02837, RI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 02837, RI
How many schools are in 02837, RI?
02837, RI has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,529 students in total.
How do schools in 02837 perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in 02837 score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in 02837 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 02837?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations