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Public elementary school · Westerly · Westerly, Rhode Island

State Street School

State Street School rates 9.3, right at the middle of Westerly's elementary schools, whose rated median is 8.9.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
9.3this school

9.3 on a one-to-ten scale; the Westerly median is 8.9.

#4 of 303 schools in Rhode Island · Westerly: 3 elementary schools rated, median 8.9

The brief

A Westerly elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 4 of 303 schools in Rhode Island and 1 of 6 in Westerly.

State Street School is listed in Westerly, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math56%21 points above the Rhode Island average of 35%2025 RICAS
Reading49%14 points above the Rhode Island average of 35%2025 RICAS
Proficiency has improved 6 points since 2024, reaching 53% in 2025, across a 2-year record (2024–2025).2025 RICAS; 40 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.3
50% of the rating
Academics
9.1
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.7
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 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 02891; 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.
State Street 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
$90,435
Median home value
$422,600
Median rent
$1,249/mo
College educated
41.4%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02891; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
68
Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
0
Minimal Transit
Bike Score
42
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
38.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. State Street Schoolthis school
    9.3
  2. 8.9Compare →
  3. 6.2Compare →
  4. 5.8Compare →
  5. 5.5Compare →
Four grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than State Street School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

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

Questions families ask

What grades does State Street School serve?

State Street School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend State Street School?

State Street School has an enrollment of approximately 232 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at State Street School?

The student-teacher ratio at State Street School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does State Street School rank in RI?

State Street School ranks #4 of 303 schools in RI.

What is State Street School's MySchoolScout rating?

State Street School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 State Street School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, State Street School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is State Street School a charter school?

No, State Street School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is State Street School a Title I school?

No, State Street School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for State Street School?

38.4% of students at State Street 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
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
232
Student-teacher ratio
10.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Washington County
Rank in district
#1 of 6
Schools in district
6
District spending per student
$26,503
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.2%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 02891)
21,698
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
54.5

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.