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8.9 avg / 10

Jamestown School District

School District · Jamestown, Rhode Island

Students: 412
Teachers (FTE): 39

Avg Rating

8.9

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$26,615

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.6:1

How this district compares

Rhode Island rank

#2 of 38

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+2.7

above Rhode Island avg

Per-pupil spending

$26,615

+$5,938 vs Rhode Island median

District size

412 students

Smaller than Rhode Island median

About Jamestown

Jamestown is a Jamestown, Rhode Island school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 412 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.6:1. The district invests $26,615 per student annually.

With an average rating of 8.9/10, Jamestown is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Jamestown School-melrose, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.

In standardized testing, Jamestown students show an average math proficiency of 60.2% and ELA proficiency of 65.5%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school .

District Map

Schools in Jamestown, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 60.2%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 65.5%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Jamestown with test data.

Schools in Jamestown

2 schools

District Details

State
Rhode Island
City
Jamestown
Total Enrollment
412
Teachers (FTE)
39
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Jamestown?

Jamestown has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Jamestown?

The average composite rating for Jamestown is 8.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Jamestown?

Jamestown spends $26,615 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Jamestown?

The average student-teacher ratio in Jamestown is 10.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Jamestown?

Jamestown School-melrose is the highest-rated school in Jamestown with a composite score of 9.5/10.

What are the test scores in Jamestown?

Across schools in Jamestown with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
8.9/10
Math Proficiency
60.2%
ELA Proficiency
65.5%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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