Newport School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,821 students in Newport School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in Newport School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Newport School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 62 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.65
# American Indian Students
42 Students
985 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
24 Students
4,367 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
717 Students
40,594 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
30%
# Black Students
180 Students
12,033 Students
% Black Students
10%
9%
# White Students
606 Students
68,392 Students
% White Students
33%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
204 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
247 Students
6,910 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
35
3,327
# Students in K Grade:
138
9,279
# Students in 1st Grade:
146
9,614
# Students in 2nd Grade:
124
9,986
# Students in 3rd Grade:
126
9,591
# Students in 4th Grade:
147
9,843
# Students in 5th Grade:
110
9,898
# Students in 6th Grade:
136
9,834
# Students in 7th Grade:
122
10,061
# Students in 8th Grade:
132
10,135
# Students in 9th Grade:
142
10,883
# Students in 10th Grade:
146
11,105
# Students in 11th Grade:
164
10,987
# Students in 12th Grade:
153
10,177
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,905 is higher than the state median of $22,250. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,468 is higher than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Newport School District?
Newport School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,821 students.
What is the rank of Newport School District?
Newport School District is ranked #46 out of 62 school districts in Rhode Island (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newport School District?
40% of Newport School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newport School District?
Newport School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is Newport School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,468 is higher than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 4 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,821 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in RI)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
