Bristol Warren School District
School District · Bristol, Rhode Island
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,794
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,794
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
How this district compares
Rhode Island rank
#12 of 38
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Rhode Island avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,115
$562 vs Rhode Island median
District size
2,794 students
Typical than Rhode Island median
The short answer
Bristol Warren ranks #12 of 38 Rhode Island districts by overall school rating. Bristol Warren's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hugh Cole School (8.4/10), Kickemuit Middle School (8.3/10), and Colt Andrews School (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Bristol Warren schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Bristol Warren
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hugh Cole School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Kickemuit Middle School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Colt Andrews School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Mt. Hope High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Rockwell School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Guiteras School | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bristol Warren
Bristol Warren is a Bristol, Rhode Island school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 2,794 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. District-level spending was $20,115 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Bristol Warren is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hugh Cole School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Bristol Warren students show an average math proficiency of 50.3% and ELA proficiency of 58.9%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Bristol Warren, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bristol Warren with test data.
Schools in Bristol Warren
6 schoolsMiddle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Rhode Island
- City
- Bristol
- Total Enrollment
- 2,794
- Teachers (FTE)
- 207
- District spending per student
- $20,115NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bristol Warren?
Bristol Warren has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bristol Warren?
The average composite rating for Bristol Warren is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Bristol Warren?
Bristol Warren's district-level spending was $20,115 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bristol Warren?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bristol Warren is 13.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bristol Warren?
Hugh Cole School is the highest-rated school in Bristol Warren with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Bristol Warren?
Across schools in Bristol Warren with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bristol Warren compare to other districts in Rhode Island?
Bristol Warren has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Rhode Island by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.9%
How we rate schools
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Compare Bristol Warren with neighboring districts in the state.
- Providence (39)
- Cranston (23)
- Warwick (19)
- Pawtucket (16)
- East Providence (12)
- Woonsocket (10)
- Cumberland (9)
- Chariho (8)
- Coventry (8)
- Johnston (8)
- North Kingstown (8)
- North Providence (8)
- Achievement First Rhode Island (7)
- Central Falls (7)
- Barrington (6)
- Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy (6)
- East Greenwich (6)
- Lincoln (6)
- West Warwick (6)
- Westerly (6)
- Burrillville (5)
- Exeter-West Greenwich (5)
- Middletown (5)
- Scituate (5)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Rhode Island Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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