Very Good
#65 of 302 schools in RI
Top 21% in state
Melville School
Elementary School · Portsmouth · Portsmouth, RI
A Portsmouth elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
1351 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Melville School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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
12.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Melville 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philomena School of the Sacred HeartPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| The Pennfield SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 2.3 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Sea Rose Montessori Co-opPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 2.5 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Howard Hathaway SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–4 | 2.7 mi | 401 | 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.
Portsmouth
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Melville School is listed in Portsmouth; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Melville School
Melville School is a public elementary school in Portsmouth, RI, part of Portsmouth, serving approximately 330 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #65 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Melville School
What grades does Melville School serve?
Melville School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Melville School?
Melville School has an enrollment of approximately 330 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melville School?
The student-teacher ratio at Melville School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Melville School rank in RI?
Melville School ranks #65 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Melville School's MySchoolScout rating?
Melville School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Melville School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Melville School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Melville School a charter school?
No, Melville School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Melville School a Title I school?
No, Melville School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Melville School?
12.7% of students at Melville 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 330
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Newport County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (401) 683-1650
- 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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