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6.2 avg / 10

Johnston School District

School District · Johnston, Rhode Island

Students: 3,172
Teachers (FTE): 267
Estimated Scores: 25%

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

Math Proficiency 22.9%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 36.2%
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State
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Average proficiency across all schools in Johnston with test data.

District Details

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%

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

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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