Serving 130 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Block Island School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Block Island School ranks within the top 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Block Island School is 0.38, 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.
Block Island School is ranked #94 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Block Island School?
The graduation rate of Block Island School is 50%, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 83%.
How many students attend Block Island School?
130 students attend Block Island School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Block Island School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Block Island School?
Block Island School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Block Island School offer ?
Block Island School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Block Island School part of?
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