Newport School District
School District · Newport, Rhode Island
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,856
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,856
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
How this district compares
Rhode Island rank
#31 of 38
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Rhode Island avg
Per-pupil spending
$27,134
+$6,457 vs Rhode Island median
District size
1,856 students
Smaller than Rhode Island median
The short answer
Newport ranks #31 of 38 Rhode Island districts by overall school rating. Newport's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Claiborne Pell Elementary (7.7/10), Rogers High School (5.4/10), and Frank E. Thompson Middle (4.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +1.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Newport schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Newport
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claiborne Pell Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Rogers High School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Frank E. Thompson Middle | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Newport
Newport is a Newport, Rhode Island school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,856 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.3:1. District-level spending was $27,134 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Newport demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Claiborne Pell Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Newport students show an average math proficiency of 21.6% and ELA proficiency of 33.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Newport, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Newport with test data.
Schools in Newport
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Rhode Island
- City
- Newport
- Total Enrollment
- 1,856
- Teachers (FTE)
- 200
- District spending per student
- $27,134NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Newport?
Newport has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Newport?
The average composite rating for Newport is 5.9/10. 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 Newport?
Newport's district-level spending was $27,134 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 Newport?
The average student-teacher ratio in Newport is 9.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Newport?
Claiborne Pell Elementary is the highest-rated school in Newport with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Newport?
Across schools in Newport with test data, the average math proficiency is 21.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Newport compare to other districts in Rhode Island?
Newport has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 3 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 21.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 33.3%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Compare Newport 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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