Serving 257 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Sowams Elementary School 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 65-69% (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 15:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Sowams Elementary School 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 Sowams Elementary 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% 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 Sowams Elementary School?
257 students attend Sowams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sowams Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sowams Elementary School?
Sowams Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sowams Elementary School offer ?
Sowams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Sowams Elementary School part of?
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