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#302 of 302 schools in RI

Harris School

Elementary School · Woonsocket · Woonsocket, RI

A Woonsocket elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

60 High School Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 8% proficient (2022)
  • 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.1Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency8% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-19.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
Resources & Environment1.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$20,344
Chronic Absenteeism63.2%

Students at Harris School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
51%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
53%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
13%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
14%
ELA
13%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
11%
2018
Math
16%
ELA
16%
2019
Math
16%
ELA
16%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
8%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (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

52.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Harris 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 86Very Walkable
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 38Somewhat 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

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Woonsocket

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#9 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

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

About Harris School

Harris School is a public elementary school in Woonsocket, RI, part of Woonsocket, serving approximately 391 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #302 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Harris School

What grades does Harris School serve?

Harris School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Harris School?

Harris School has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Harris School?

The student-teacher ratio at Harris School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Harris School rank in RI?

Harris School ranks #302 of 302 schools in RI.

What is Harris School's MySchoolScout rating?

Harris School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 Harris School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Harris School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Harris School a charter school?

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

Is Harris School a Title I school?

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

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

52.7% of students at Harris 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
391
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Providence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
63.2%
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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