Needs Improvement

#294 of 302 schools in RI

John F. Horgan School

Elementary School · West Warwick

124 Providence Street, West Warwick, RI 02893

Last updated: July 2026

Enrollment

481

Student-Teacher

13.7:1

Score

3.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 4th

Enrollment

481

Student-Teacher

13.7:1

Score

3.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 4th

Data vintage
2022-23

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Rhode Island schools

#294 of 302

In West Warwick

#5 of 6

public schools

In district

#5 of 6

West Warwick

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About John F. Horgan School

John F. Horgan School is a public elementary school in West Warwick, RI, part of West Warwick. John F.

Horgan School serves approximately 481 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-4th, and has a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. John F. Horgan School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #294 of 302 schools in RI.

Structured state assessment records for John F. Horgan School show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district

3.4

This school 3.4 · Needs Improvement
District avg 3.5
RI avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

34% of students at John F. Horgan School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement50%

Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.

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Years of Data14

Annual Change-4.48 pts/yr

Data Period2009–2022

TrendDeclining

Academics3.0Needs Improvement30%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.

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Math Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)

Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)

Overall Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)

Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)

vs. Expected-16.1 pts

Adjusted Percentile12th

Resources & Environment5.2Average20%

Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.

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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1

Per-Pupil Spending$21,127

Chronic Absenteeism33.7%

John F. Horgan School — Students at John F. Horgan School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

49.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores RI EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 27.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

School

State

N/A

ELA Proficiency 40.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

School

State

N/A

Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009

Math

54%

ELA

69%

2010

Math

53%

ELA

56%

2011

Math

67%

ELA

72%

2012

Math

52%

ELA

67%

2013

Math

52%

ELA

67%

2014

Math

12%

ELA

22%

2015

Math

22%

ELA

32%

2016

Math

22%

ELA

27%

2017

Math

16%

ELA

32%

2018

Math

14%

ELA

33%

2019

Math

14%

ELA

33%

2020*

Math

2.5%

ELA

22%

2021*

Math

2.5%

ELA

22%

2022

Math

7.5%

ELA

17%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.9/10.

How John F. Horgan School Compares

See how John F. Horgan School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score

3.4/10

3th percentile in RI

Academic

3.0/10

Needs Improvement

Growth

2.9/10

Needs Improvement

Environment

5.2/10

Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch

Students eligible for subsidized meals

50%

Teaching Staff

14:1 student-teacher ratio

35 teachers

Chronic Absenteeism

Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)

33.7%

Location

124 Providence Street, West Warwick, RI 02893

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering John F. Horgan School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ISLAMIC SCHOOL OF RHODE ISLAND (rated 8.2/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Scott School (rated 7.7/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Warwick), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Hopkins Hill School (rated 6.6/10, 3.6 miles away, in nearby Coventry), which scores notably higher. For more schools in West Warwick, see our West Warwick schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
West Warwick High School West Warwick	0.4 mi	1,072	6.6
John F. Deering Middle West Warwick	0.4 mi	1,049	3.6
Wakefield Hills El. School West Warwick	0.9 mi	397	4.2
Maisie E. Quinn School West Warwick	1.7 mi	78	4.5
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL West Warwick	1.5 mi	180	5.1
ISLAMIC SCHOOL OF RHODE ISLAND West Warwick	1.5 mi	114	8.2
Scott School Warwick	1.7 mi	225	7.7
Winman Middle School Warwick	1.7 mi	715	4.4
Toll Gate High School Warwick	1.8 mi	1,149	6.4
Blackrock School Coventry	1.8 mi	296	5.7
Hope Highlands Middle School Cranston	2.7 mi	345	8.0
Greenbush Elementary School West Warwick	3.1 mi	446	2.9
Tiogue School Coventry	2.9 mi	326	5.8
Oak Lawn School Cranston	2.8 mi	252	5.2
PROGRESSIVE LEARNING FOR CHILDREN Warwick	2.5 mi	11	—
Alan Shawn Feinstein MS of Cov Coventry	2.6 mi	974	5.3
Hope School Hope	2.8 mi	174	5.7
Hopkins Hill School Coventry	3.6 mi	315	6.6
Cedar Hill School Warwick	3.4 mi	311	5.6
Apprenticeship Exploration Sch Cranston	3.3 mi	180	5.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02893 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$73,903

Median Home Value

$293,100

Median Rent

$1,249/mo

Population

31,025

College Educated

25.3%

Homeownership

54.5%

Avg Commute

24 min

Poverty Rate

9.8%

Median Age

42.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about John F. Horgan School

What grades does John F. Horgan School serve?

John F. Horgan School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend John F. Horgan School?

John F. Horgan School has an enrollment of approximately 481 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Horgan School?

The student-teacher ratio at John F. Horgan School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does John F. Horgan School rank in RI?

John F. Horgan School ranks #294 of 302 schools in RI.

What is John F. Horgan School's MySchoolScout rating?

John F. Horgan School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 John F. Horgan School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, John F. Horgan School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is John F. Horgan School a charter school?

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

Is John F. Horgan School a Title I school?

No, John F. Horgan School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John F. Horgan School?

49.9% of students at John F. Horgan 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.