Pawtucket School District
School District · Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
16
10 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,420
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
16
10 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,420
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
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
$19,420
$1,257 vs Rhode Island median
District size
7,887 students
Much larger than Rhode Island median
About Pawtucket
Pawtucket is a Pawtucket, Rhode Island school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 7,887 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. The district invests $19,420 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Pawtucket demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Francis J. Varieur School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Pawtucket students show an average math proficiency of 16.9% and ELA proficiency of 25.2%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Pawtucket, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pawtucket with test data.
Schools in Pawtucket
16 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Rhode Island
- City
- Pawtucket
- Total Enrollment
- 7,887
- Teachers (FTE)
- 581
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pawtucket?
Pawtucket has 16 schools in total — 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Pawtucket?
The average composite rating for Pawtucket is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Pawtucket?
Pawtucket spends $19,420 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pawtucket?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pawtucket is 13.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pawtucket?
Francis J. Varieur School is the highest-rated school in Pawtucket with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Pawtucket?
Across schools in Pawtucket with test data, the average math proficiency is 16.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 25.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Pawtucket compare to other districts in Rhode Island?
Pawtucket has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 16 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 16.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 25.2%
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 Pawtucket with neighboring districts in the state.
- Providence (39)
- Cranston (23)
- Warwick (19)
- 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)
- 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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