West Warwick School District
School District · West Warwick, Rhode Island
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,562
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,562
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
How this district compares
Rhode Island rank
#33 of 38
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Rhode Island avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,127
+$450 vs Rhode Island median
District size
3,562 students
Larger than Rhode Island median
The short answer
West Warwick ranks #33 of 38 Rhode Island districts by overall school rating. West Warwick's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Greenbush Elementary School (7.0/10), John F. Horgan School (5.5/10), and West Warwick High School (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +15.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among West Warwick schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in West Warwick
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenbush Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | John F. Horgan School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 3 | West Warwick High School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 4 | John F. Deering Middle | 5.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Wakefield Hills El. School | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About West Warwick
West Warwick is a West Warwick, Rhode Island school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 3,562 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. District-level spending was $21,127 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, West Warwick demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Greenbush Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, West Warwick students show an average math proficiency of 24.9% and ELA proficiency of 38.0%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in West Warwick, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in West Warwick with test data.
Schools in West Warwick
6 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Rhode Island
- City
- West Warwick
- Total Enrollment
- 3,562
- Teachers (FTE)
- 295
- District spending per student
- $21,127NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Warwick?
West Warwick has 6 schools in total — 3 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 West Warwick?
The average composite rating for West Warwick is 5.7/10. 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 West Warwick?
West Warwick's district-level spending was $21,127 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 West Warwick?
The average student-teacher ratio in West Warwick is 12.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in West Warwick?
Greenbush Elementary School is the highest-rated school in West Warwick with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in West Warwick?
Across schools in West Warwick with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does West Warwick compare to other districts in Rhode Island?
West Warwick has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 6 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 24.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.0%
How we rate schools
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Compare West Warwick 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)
- 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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