Best High Schools in 02871, RI

High schools
2
Students
1,363
Avg actual
52%
Avg projected
51%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 02871, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Portsmouth High School

A+

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Portsmouth • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 796 Students

2. Middletown High School

B

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Middletown • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 567 Students

Best Middle Schools in 02871, RI

Middle schools
2
Students
1,083
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
57%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 02871, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Portsmouth Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Portsmouth • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 618 Students

2. Gaudet Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Middletown • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 465 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 02871, RI

Elementary schools
7
Students
1,921
Avg actual
55%
Avg projected
50%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 02871, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Melville School

A+

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portsmouth • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 328 Students

2. Howard Hathaway School

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Portsmouth • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 422 Students

3. Forest Avenue School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Middletown • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 281 Students

4. Gaudet Learning Academy

B

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Middletown • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 287 Students

5. St Philomena School Of The Sacred Heart

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

St Philomena School Of The Sacred Heart • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 408 Students

6. Sea Rose Montessori Co-op

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Sea Rose Montessori Co-op • Private • Grades Pre K - 3 • 35 Students

7. The Pennfield School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

The Pennfield School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 160 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 02871, RI

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

02871, RI has a total population of 17,605 with 24% 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 02871, RI

4,701

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

59%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 02871, RI.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

7.51 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.07 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

6.43 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 02871, RI.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 02871, RI.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,462 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

80 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 02871, RI Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 02871, RI

How many schools are in 02871, RI?

02871, RI has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 4,701 students in total.

How do schools in 02871 perform on state tests?

On average, 12 schools in 02871 score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in 02871 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 02871?

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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