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#101 of 302 schools in RI
Top 33% in state
Metcalf School
Elementary School · Exeter-west Greenwich · Exeter, RI
An Exeter-west Greenwich elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
30 Nooseneck Hill Road, Exeter, RI 02822
- Math 51% proficient (2022)
- Reading 46% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Metcalf School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Metcalf 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,185
Median home value
$469,600
Median rent
$1,128/mo
College educated
42.4%
Homeownership
80.8%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02822; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Exeter-west Greenwich
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $22,344NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Metcalf School is listed in Exeter-West Greenwich; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Metcalf School
Metcalf School is a public elementary school in Exeter, RI, part of Exeter-west Greenwich, serving approximately 559 students in grades 2nd-6th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #101 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Metcalf School
What grades does Metcalf School serve?
Metcalf School serves students in grades 2nd through 6th.
How many students attend Metcalf School?
Metcalf School has an enrollment of approximately 559 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metcalf School?
The student-teacher ratio at Metcalf School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Metcalf School rank in RI?
Metcalf School ranks #101 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Metcalf School's MySchoolScout rating?
Metcalf School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Metcalf School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Metcalf School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Metcalf School a charter school?
No, Metcalf School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Metcalf School a Title I school?
No, Metcalf School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Metcalf School?
12.0% of students at Metcalf 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
- 2nd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 559
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (401) 397-3375
- Area population (ZIP 02822)
- 6,139
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 02822; 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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