Joseph A. Whelan School vs R.I. School for the Deaf
R.I. School for the Deaf has a higher overall rating of 6.1/10 compared to 3.6/10. Joseph A. Whelan School is significantly larger with 245 students, about 3.2× the size of R.I. School for the Deaf (76). In math proficiency, Joseph A. Whelan School leads at 32.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Joseph A. Whelan School
North Providence, RI
3.6/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
245 students
R.I. School for the Deaf
Providence, RI
6.1/10
School2nd – 12th
76 students
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| Metric | Joseph A. Whelan School | R.I. School for the Deaf |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.6 / 10 | 6.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.1 | 2.4 |
| Growth Score | 2.5 | 6.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 42.9% | 63.2% |
| Environment Score | 7.0 | 9.5 |
| State Rank | #294 of 303 | #176 of 303 |
| State Percentile | 3th | 42th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Joseph A. Whelan School | R.I. School for the Deaf |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 32.0% | 5.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 42.0% | 5.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Joseph A. Whelan School | R.I. School for the Deaf |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | 2nd – 12th |
| Enrollment | 245 | 76 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.2:1 | 3.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 42.9% | 63.2% |
| District | North Providence | R.I. Sch for the Deaf |
| City | North Providence | Providence |
Neighborhood
| Metric | North Providence (02904) | Providence (02908) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $64,637 | $74,341 |
| Median Home Value | $302,200 | $293,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,217 | $1,381 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 32.1% | 28.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.5% | 16.1% |
| Avg Commute | 27 min | 24 min |