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#298 of 302 schools in RI

Globe Park School

Elementary School · Woonsocket · Woonsocket, RI

A Woonsocket elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

192 Avenue A, Woonsocket, RI 02895

  • Math 16% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 14% proficient (2022)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.0Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$20,344
Chronic Absenteeism37.2%

Students at Globe Park School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.

Math Proficiency16%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency14%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 15% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
21%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
23%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
26%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
18%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
16%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
16%
2020*
Math
4%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
4%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
14%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (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

49.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Globe Park 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 62Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,928/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Woonsocket), 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

$58,579

Median home value

$267,900

Median rent

$1,116/mo

College educated

18.6%

Homeownership

38.2%

Poverty rate

19.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02895; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
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Hillside Alternative ProgramPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–121.1 mi28Compare →
Harris SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.5K–51.4 mi391Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Woonsocket

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#7 of 9
District spending per student
$20,344NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Globe Park School is listed in Woonsocket; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Globe Park School

Globe Park School is a public elementary school in Woonsocket, RI, part of Woonsocket, serving approximately 511 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #298 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Globe Park School

What grades does Globe Park School serve?

Globe Park School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Globe Park School?

Globe Park School has an enrollment of approximately 511 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Globe Park School?

The student-teacher ratio at Globe Park School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Globe Park School rank in RI?

Globe Park School ranks #298 of 302 schools in RI.

What is Globe Park School's MySchoolScout rating?

Globe Park School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Globe Park School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Globe Park School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Globe Park School a charter school?

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

Is Globe Park School a Title I school?

No, Globe Park School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Globe Park School?

49.5% of students at Globe Park 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
511
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Providence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.2%
Area population (ZIP 02895)
43,081
Area average commute
28.6 min
Area median age
35.7
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 02895; 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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