Very Good
#61 of 302 schools in RI
Top 20% in state
Scott School
Elementary School · Warwick · Warwick, RI
A Warwick elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
833 Centerville Road, Warwick, RI 02886
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Scott School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
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 50% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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
41.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Scott 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 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,235/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Warwick), 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
$91,037
Median home value
$334,400
Median rent
$1,300/mo
College educated
36.6%
Homeownership
65.5%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02886; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Learning for ChildrenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Cedar Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Islamic School of Rhode IslandPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| John F. Horgan SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–4 | 1.7 mi | 481 | 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.
Warwick
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #1 of 18
- District spending per student
- $23,609NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Scott School is listed in Warwick; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Scott School
Scott School is a public elementary school in Warwick, RI, part of Warwick, serving approximately 225 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #61 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Scott School
What grades does Scott School serve?
Scott School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Scott School?
Scott School has an enrollment of approximately 225 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Scott School rank in RI?
Scott School ranks #61 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Scott School's MySchoolScout rating?
Scott School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Scott School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Scott School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Scott School a charter school?
No, Scott School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Scott School a Title I school?
No, Scott School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scott School?
41.3% of students at Scott 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
- 225
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.9%
- Phone
- (401) 734-3585
- Area population (ZIP 02886)
- 30,925
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 02886; 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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