Very Good
#92 of 302 schools in RI
Top 30% in state
Jacqueline M. Walsh School
High School · Pawtucket · Pawtucket, RI
A Pawtucket high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
350 Divison Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jacqueline M. Walsh School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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
20.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jacqueline M. Walsh 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 79Very Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,826/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pawtucket), 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
$59,954
Median home value
$287,400
Median rent
$1,112/mo
College educated
25.5%
Homeownership
39.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02860; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Raphael AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| William E. Tolman HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,027 | Compare → |
| Blackstone Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Charles E. Shea High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 823 | Compare → |
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pawtucket
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #2 of 16
- District spending per student
- $19,420NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jacqueline M. Walsh School is listed in Pawtucket; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jacqueline M. Walsh School
Jacqueline M. Walsh School is a public high school in Pawtucket, RI, part of Pawtucket, serving approximately 182 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #92 of 302 schools in RI.
State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jacqueline M. Walsh School
What grades does Jacqueline M. Walsh School serve?
Jacqueline M. Walsh School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Jacqueline M. Walsh School?
Jacqueline M. Walsh School has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jacqueline M. Walsh School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jacqueline M. Walsh School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jacqueline M. Walsh School rank in RI?
Jacqueline M. Walsh School ranks #92 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Jacqueline M. Walsh School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jacqueline M. Walsh School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Jacqueline M. Walsh School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jacqueline M. Walsh School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jacqueline M. Walsh School a charter school?
No, Jacqueline M. Walsh School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jacqueline M. Walsh School a Title I school?
No, Jacqueline M. Walsh School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jacqueline M. Walsh School?
20.9% of students at Jacqueline M. Walsh 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 182
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (401) 721-2148
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 02860)
- 47,372
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 02860; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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