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6.5 avg / 10

Newport School District

School District · Newport, Rhode Island

Students: 1,856
Teachers (FTE): 200

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$27,134

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.3:1

How this district compares

Rhode Island rank

#18 of 38

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above Rhode Island avg

Per-pupil spending

$27,134

+$6,457 vs Rhode Island median

District size

1,856 students

Smaller than Rhode Island median

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. The district invests $27,134 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.5/10, Newport demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Claiborne Pell Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.

In standardized testing, Newport students show an average math proficiency of 16.2% and ELA proficiency of 26.1%.

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

Math Proficiency 16.2%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 26.1%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Newport with test data.

Schools in Newport

3 schools

District Details

City
Newport
Total Enrollment
1,856
Teachers (FTE)
200
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data 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 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Newport?

Newport spends $27,134 per student per year.

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 6.9/10.

What are the test scores in Newport?

Across schools in Newport with test data, the average math proficiency is 16.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 26.1%. 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 6.5/10 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 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
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
16.2%
ELA Proficiency
26.1%

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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