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Public elementary school · Exeter-West Greenwich · Exeter, Rhode Island

Metcalf School

Metcalf School rates 5.2, right at the middle of Exeter-West Greenwich's elementary schools, whose rated median is 5.2.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.2this school

5.2 on a one-to-ten scale; the Exeter-West Greenwich median is 5.2.

#227 of 303 schools in Rhode Island · Exeter-West Greenwich: 1 elementary schools rated, median 5.2

The brief

An Exeter-West Greenwich elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 227 of 303 schools in Rhode Island and 5 of 5 in Exeter-West Greenwich.

Metcalf School is listed in Exeter-West Greenwich, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math45%12 points above the Rhode Island average of 33%2025 RICAS
Reading45%11 points above the Rhode Island average of 34%2025 RICAS
Proficiency has held near 45% across the 2-year record (2024–2025).2025 RICAS; 48 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
2.7
50% of the rating
Academics
6.6
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.3
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 RICAS · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2025 RICAS · Medium confidence
  • 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)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Metcalf School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

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%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02822; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
6
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
20
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
12%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

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 #227 of 303 schools in RI.

What is Metcalf School's MySchoolScout rating?

Metcalf School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 facts

Grades
2nd – 6th
Enrollment
559
Student-teacher ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Washington County
Rank in district
#5 of 5
Schools in district
5
District spending per student
$22,344
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.5%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 02822)
6,139
Area average commute
24.9 min
Area median age
38.3

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Rhode Island Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.