Very Good
#53 of 302 schools in RI
Top 17% in state
Matunuck School
Elementary School · South Kingstown · Wakefield, RI
A South Kingstown elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
380 Matunuck Beach Road, Wakefield, RI 02879
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Matunuck School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 65% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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
12.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Matunuck 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,848
Median home value
$515,800
Median rent
$1,281/mo
College educated
59.1%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02879; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in South Kingstown
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peace Dale SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 452 | Compare → |
| West Kingston SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | Not available | 326 | 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.
South Kingstown
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $24,121NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Matunuck School is listed in South Kingstown; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Matunuck School
Matunuck School is a public elementary school in Wakefield, RI, part of South Kingstown, serving approximately 255 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #53 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Matunuck School
What grades does Matunuck School serve?
Matunuck School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Matunuck School?
Matunuck School has an enrollment of approximately 255 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matunuck School?
The student-teacher ratio at Matunuck School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Matunuck School rank in RI?
Matunuck School ranks #53 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Matunuck School's MySchoolScout rating?
Matunuck School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Matunuck School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Matunuck School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Matunuck School a charter school?
No, Matunuck School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Matunuck School a Title I school?
No, Matunuck School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Matunuck School?
12.5% of students at Matunuck 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
- 255
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (401) 360-1234
- Area population (ZIP 02879)
- 22,628
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 47.4
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 02879; 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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