Serving 533 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 13:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 533 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in RI
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
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 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
533 students attend George J. West El. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of George J. West El. School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George J. West El. School?
George J. West El. School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 533 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
