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#135 of 302 schools in RI

Top 44% in state

Toll Gate High School

High School · Warwick · Warwick, RI

A Warwick high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

575 Centerville Road, Warwick, RI 02886

  • Math 20% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 44% proficient (2022)
  • 85.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness6.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate85%
AP Participation18.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$23,609
Chronic Absenteeism43.6%

Students at Toll Gate High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.

Math Proficiency20%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency44%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
27%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
38%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
34%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
34%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
7%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
9%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
24%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
24%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

33.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Toll Gate High 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 31Somewhat 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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
18.9% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·42 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
West Warwick High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.69–121.6 mi1,072Compare →
Apprenticeship Exploration SchCharter · enrollment unverified5.09–122.8 mi180Compare →
Eleanor Briggs SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–122.9 mi27Compare →
East Greenwich HighEnrollment path unverified9.49–124.5 mi742Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Warwick

Schools in district
19
Rank in district
#5 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

Toll Gate High School is listed in Warwick; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Toll Gate High School

Toll Gate High School is a public high school in Warwick, RI, part of Warwick, serving approximately 1,149 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #135 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Toll Gate High School

What grades does Toll Gate High School serve?

Toll Gate High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Toll Gate High School?

Toll Gate High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,149 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Toll Gate High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Toll Gate High School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Toll Gate High School rank in RI?

Toll Gate High School ranks #135 of 302 schools in RI.

What is Toll Gate High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Toll Gate High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Toll Gate High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Toll Gate High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Toll Gate High School a charter school?

No, Toll Gate High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Toll Gate High School a Title I school?

No, Toll Gate High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Toll Gate High School?

33.9% of students at Toll Gate High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,149
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
92
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Kent County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.6%
4-Year Graduation
85.0%
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.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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