Glocester School District
School District · Chepachet, Rhode Island
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
2
2 elem
Enrollment
550
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
2
2 elem
Enrollment
550
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
How this district compares
Rhode Island rank
#13 of 38
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Rhode Island avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,689
+$12 vs Rhode Island median
District size
550 students
Smaller than Rhode Island median
STAAR proficiency rose +8.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Glocester schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Glocester
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fogarty Memorial | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | West Glocester Elementary | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Glocester
Glocester is a Chepachet, Rhode Island school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 550 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. District-level spending was $20,689 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Glocester is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fogarty Memorial, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Glocester students show an average math proficiency of 60.5% and ELA proficiency of 61.2%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools.
District Map
Schools in Glocester, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Glocester with test data.
District Details
- State
- Rhode Island
- City
- Chepachet
- Total Enrollment
- 550
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- District spending per student
- $20,689NCES 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 Glocester?
Glocester has 2 schools in total — 2 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Glocester?
The average composite rating for Glocester 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 Glocester?
Glocester's district-level spending was $20,689 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 Glocester?
The average student-teacher ratio in Glocester is 12.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Glocester?
Fogarty Memorial is the highest-rated school in Glocester with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Glocester?
Across schools in Glocester with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 60.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.2%
How we rate schools
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Compare Glocester 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)
- Bristol Warren (6)
- East Greenwich (6)
- Lincoln (6)
- West Warwick (6)
- Westerly (6)
- Burrillville (5)
- Exeter-West Greenwich (5)
- Middletown (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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