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James L. McGuire School vs Joseph A. Whelan School

James L. McGuire School has a higher overall rating of 6.5/10 compared to 3.6/10. James L. McGuire School is significantly larger with 403 students, about 1.6× the size of Joseph A. Whelan School (245). In math proficiency, Joseph A. Whelan School leads at 32.0%.

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James L. McGuire School

North Providence, RI

6.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th

403 students

Joseph A. Whelan School

North Providence, RI

3.6/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th

245 students

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Ratings Comparison

MetricJames L. McGuire SchoolJoseph A. Whelan School
Overall Rating6.5 / 103.6 / 10
Academic Score4.93.1
Growth Score9.02.5
Diversity Index——
Free/Reduced Lunch37.7%42.9%
Environment Score2.67.0
State Rank#146 of 303#294 of 303
State Percentile52th3th

Test Scores

SubjectJames L. McGuire SchoolJoseph A. Whelan School
Math Proficiency27.0%32.0%
Math (State Avg)——
ELA Proficiency37.0%42.0%
ELA (State Avg)——

School Details

DetailJames L. McGuire SchoolJoseph A. Whelan School
TypeElementary SchoolElementary School
GradesKindergarten – 5thKindergarten – 5th
Enrollment403245
Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:112.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch37.7%42.9%
DistrictNorth ProvidenceNorth Providence
CityNorth ProvidenceNorth Providence

Neighborhood

MetricNorth Providence (02911)North Providence (02904)
Median Household Income$85,803$64,637
Median Home Value$319,300$302,200
Median Rent$1,480$1,217
College Educated (Bachelor's+)32.7%32.1%
Poverty Rate9.5%16.5%
Avg Commute25 min27 min
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