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George J. West El. School

145 Beaufort Street
Providence, RI 02908
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 601 students in grades Kindergarten-5, George J. West El. School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 601 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in RI
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

George J. West El. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
George J. West El. School's student population of 601 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
601 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
George J. West El. School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George J. West El. School is 0.52, 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.
This School
State Level (RI)
#265 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of George J. West El. School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of George J. West El. School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of George J. West El. School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of George J. West El. School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in George J. West El. School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in George J. West El. School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
67%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in George J. West El. School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
17%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in George J. West El. School and the percentage of Black public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
7%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in George J. West El. School and the percentage of White public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in George J. West El. School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in George J. West El. School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Rhode Island.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of George J. West El. School and the public school average diversity score of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in George J. West El. School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in George J. West El. School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is George J. West El. School's ranking?
George J. West El. School is ranked #265 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend George J. West El. School?
601 students attend George J. West El. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of George J. West El. School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George J. West El. School?
George J. West El. School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does George J. West El. School offer ?
George J. West El. School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is George J. West El. School part of?
George J. West El. School is part of Providence School District.
In what neighborhood is George J. West El. School located?
George J. West El. School is located in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of Providence, RI. There are 2 other public schools located in Mount Pleasant.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 601 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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