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#190 of 302 schools in RI

Cedar Hill School

Elementary School · Warwick · Warwick, RI

A Warwick elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

35 Red Chimney Drive, Warwick, RI 02886

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$23,609
Chronic Absenteeism19.6%

Students at Cedar Hill School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 42 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

17.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Cedar Hill 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Transit 18Minimal Transit
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,235/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Warwick), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$91,037

Median home value

$334,400

Median rent

$1,300/mo

College educated

36.6%

Homeownership

65.5%

Poverty rate

5.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02886; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Progressive Learning for ChildrenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.2 mi11Compare →
Robertson SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.0K–51.6 mi276Compare →
Eleanor Briggs SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–121.7 mi27Compare →
Scott SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7K–51.7 mi225Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Warwick

Schools in district
19
Rank in district
#8 of 18
District spending per student
$23,609NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cedar Hill School is listed in Warwick; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cedar Hill School

Cedar Hill School is a public elementary school in Warwick, RI, part of Warwick, serving approximately 311 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #190 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cedar Hill School

What grades does Cedar Hill School serve?

Cedar Hill School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Cedar Hill School?

Cedar Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Hill School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Hill School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cedar Hill School rank in RI?

Cedar Hill School ranks #190 of 302 schools in RI.

What is Cedar Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cedar Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Cedar Hill School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar Hill School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Cedar Hill School a charter school?

No, Cedar Hill School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cedar Hill School a Title I school?

No, Cedar Hill School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cedar Hill School?

17.4% of students at Cedar Hill 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
311
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Kent County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.6%
Area population (ZIP 02886)
30,925
Area average commute
24.7 min
Area median age
41.5
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 02886; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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