West Warwick School District
School District · West Warwick, Rhode Island
Avg Rating
4.2
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,127
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
4.2
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,127
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Evaluating West Warwick?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge West Warwick as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
West Warwick High School
West Warwick · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wakefield Hills El. School
West Warwick · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
John F. Deering Middle
West Warwick · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Rhode Island rank
#38 of 38
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.0
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 #38 of 38 Rhode Island districts by overall school rating. West Warwick's schools with real test data average 4.1/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are West Warwick High School (6.6/10), Wakefield Hills El. School (4.2/10), and John F. Deering Middle (3.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
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 | West Warwick High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Wakefield Hills El. School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 3 | John F. Deering Middle | 3.6 / 10 |
| 4 | John F. Horgan School | 3.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Greenbush Elementary School | 2.9 / 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. The district invests $21,127 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.2/10, West Warwick demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is West Warwick High School, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, West Warwick students show an average math proficiency of 29.1% and ELA proficiency of 45.6%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Rhode Island
- City
- West Warwick
- Total Enrollment
- 3,562
- Teachers (FTE)
- 295
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 4.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in West Warwick?
West Warwick spends $21,127 per student per year.
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?
West Warwick High School is the highest-rated school in West Warwick with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in West Warwick?
Across schools in West Warwick with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.6%. 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 4.2/10 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
- 4.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 29.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.6%
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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)
- Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy (6)
- Barrington (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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