Very Good
#80 of 302 schools in RI
Top 26% in state
Howard Hathaway School
Elementary School · Portsmouth · Portsmouth, RI
A Portsmouth elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
53 Tallman Avenue, Portsmouth, RI 02871
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Howard Hathaway School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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
16.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Howard Hathaway 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average364/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portsmouth), 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
$119,135
Median home value
$539,700
Median rent
$1,577/mo
College educated
59.6%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02871; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Barton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–4 | 1.9 mi | 172 | Compare → |
| St Philomena School of the Sacred HeartPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 2.1 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Melville SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–4 | 2.7 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Colt Andrews SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 4.1 mi | 266 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Portsmouth
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $20,220NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Howard Hathaway School is listed in Portsmouth; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Howard Hathaway School
Howard Hathaway School is a public elementary school in Portsmouth, RI, part of Portsmouth, serving approximately 401 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #80 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Howard Hathaway School
What grades does Howard Hathaway School serve?
Howard Hathaway School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Howard Hathaway School?
Howard Hathaway School has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard Hathaway School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard Hathaway School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Howard Hathaway School rank in RI?
Howard Hathaway School ranks #80 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Howard Hathaway School's MySchoolScout rating?
Howard Hathaway School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Howard Hathaway School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Howard Hathaway School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Howard Hathaway School a charter school?
No, Howard Hathaway School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Howard Hathaway School a Title I school?
No, Howard Hathaway School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Howard Hathaway School?
16.5% of students at Howard Hathaway 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 401
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Newport County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.7%
- Phone
- (401) 683-0500
- Area population (ZIP 02871)
- 17,635
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 47.7
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 02871; 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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