Serving 208 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Jamestown School-melrose ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 208 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in RI
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Jamestown School-melrose ranks within the top 5% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jamestown School-melrose is 0.17, 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.
Jamestown School-melrose is ranked #4 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Jamestown School-melrose often compared to?
Jamestown School-melroseis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Avenue School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Jamestown School-melrose?
208 students attend Jamestown School-melrose.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Jamestown School-melrose students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jamestown School-melrose?
Jamestown School-melrose has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jamestown School-melrose offer ?
Jamestown School-melrose offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Jamestown School-melrose part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 208 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
