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#180 of 302 schools in RI
Block Island School
School · New Shoreham · Block Island, RI
A New Shoreham school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
Block Island School High Street, Block Island, RI 02807
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Block Island School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Block Island School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,450
Median home value
$936,200
Median rent
$1,422/mo
College educated
51.3%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02807; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
New Shoreham
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $44,438NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Block Island School is listed in New Shoreham; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Block Island School
Block Island School is a public school in Block Island, RI, part of New Shoreham, serving approximately 125 students in grades 1st-12th with a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #180 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Block Island School
What grades does Block Island School serve?
Block Island School serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend Block Island School?
Block Island School has an enrollment of approximately 125 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Block Island School?
The student-teacher ratio at Block Island School is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Block Island School rank in RI?
Block Island School ranks #180 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Block Island School's MySchoolScout rating?
Block Island School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Block Island School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Block Island School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Block Island School a charter school?
No, Block Island School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Block Island School a Title I school?
No, Block Island School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Block Island School?
19.2% of students at Block Island School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 125
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.0%
- Phone
- (401) 466-5600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 02807)
- 829
- Area median age
- 51.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02807; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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