Excellent
#2 of 302 schools in RI
Top 1% in state
Jamestown School-melrose
Elementary School · Jamestown · Jamestown, RI
An elementary school in Jamestown, RI where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
76 Melrose Avenue, Jamestown, RI 02835
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jamestown School-melrose score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 70% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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
6.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jamestown School-melrose 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average342/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jamestown), 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
$141,442
Median home value
$752,300
Median rent
$1,932/mo
College educated
68.5%
Homeownership
86.7%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02835; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quest Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 3.2 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| Claiborne Pell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–4 | 3.9 mi | 716 | Compare → |
| St Michaels Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 4.2 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Hamilton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 4.5 mi | 454 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jamestown
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $26,615NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jamestown School-melrose is listed in Jamestown; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jamestown School-melrose
Jamestown School-melrose is a public elementary school in Jamestown, RI, part of Jamestown, serving approximately 208 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jamestown School-melrose
What grades does Jamestown School-melrose serve?
Jamestown School-melrose serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Jamestown School-melrose?
Jamestown School-melrose has an enrollment of approximately 208 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jamestown School-melrose?
The student-teacher ratio at Jamestown School-melrose is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jamestown School-melrose rank in RI?
Jamestown School-melrose ranks #2 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Jamestown School-melrose's MySchoolScout rating?
Jamestown School-melrose has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 Jamestown School-melrose?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jamestown School-melrose has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jamestown School-melrose a charter school?
No, Jamestown School-melrose is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jamestown School-melrose a Title I school?
No, Jamestown School-melrose is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jamestown School-melrose?
6.2% of students at Jamestown School-melrose 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 208
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Newport County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.7%
- Phone
- (401) 423-7020
- Area population (ZIP 02835)
- 5,545
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 59.4
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 02835; 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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