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#31 of 302 schools in RI

Top 10% in state

Guiteras School

Elementary School · Bristol Warren · Bristol, RI

A Bristol Warren elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

35 Washington Street, Bristol, RI 02809

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+11.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$20,115
Chronic Absenteeism17.8%

Students at Guiteras School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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

25.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Guiteras 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 77Very Walkable
  • Bike 68Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low243/100K

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

$96,005

Median home value

$447,500

Median rent

$1,352/mo

College educated

45.9%

Homeownership

69.4%

Poverty rate

7.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02809; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Colt Andrews SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8K–50.4 mi266Compare →
Rockwell SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0K–51.5 mi260Compare →
Hugh Cole SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–53.5 mi504Compare →
Nayatt SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.9K–33.9 mi357Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Bristol Warren

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 6
District spending per student
$20,115NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Guiteras School is listed in Bristol Warren; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Guiteras School

Guiteras School is a public elementary school in Bristol, RI, part of Bristol Warren, serving approximately 214 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #31 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Guiteras School

What grades does Guiteras School serve?

Guiteras School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Guiteras School?

Guiteras School has an enrollment of approximately 214 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Guiteras School?

The student-teacher ratio at Guiteras School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Guiteras School rank in RI?

Guiteras School ranks #31 of 302 schools in RI.

What is Guiteras School's MySchoolScout rating?

Guiteras School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Guiteras School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Guiteras School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Guiteras School a charter school?

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

Is Guiteras School a Title I school?

No, Guiteras School is not currently a Title I school.

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

25.7% of students at Guiteras 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
214
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bristol County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.8%
Area population (ZIP 02809)
22,317
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
43.6
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 02809; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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