Johnston School District
School District · Johnston, Rhode Island
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,836
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,836
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
How this district compares
Rhode Island rank
#25 of 38
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Rhode Island avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,836
+$159 vs Rhode Island median
District size
3,172 students
Larger than Rhode Island median
About Johnston
Johnston is a Johnston, Rhode Island school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 3,172 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. The district invests $20,836 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Johnston demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Early Childhood Center, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Johnston students show an average math proficiency of 22.9% and ELA proficiency of 36.2%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Johnston, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Johnston with test data.
Schools in Johnston
8 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Rhode Island
- City
- Johnston
- Total Enrollment
- 3,172
- Teachers (FTE)
- 267
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Johnston?
Johnston has 8 schools in total — 5 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 Johnston?
The average composite rating for Johnston is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Johnston?
Johnston spends $20,836 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Johnston?
The average student-teacher ratio in Johnston is 11.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Johnston?
Early Childhood Center is the highest-rated school in Johnston with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Johnston?
Across schools in Johnston with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Johnston compare to other districts in Rhode Island?
Johnston has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 8 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 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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 22.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.2%
Resources
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 methodologyOther School Districts in RI
Compare Johnston 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)
- North Kingstown (8)
- North Providence (8)
- Achievement First Rhode Island (7)
- Central Falls (7)
- Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy (6)
- Barrington (6)
- Bristol Warren (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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