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#136 of 302 schools in RI

Top 45% in state

Warwick Neck School

Elementary School · Warwick · Warwick, RI

An elementary school in Warwick, RI serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

150 Lennox Avenue (formerly 155 Rocky Pt Ave), Warwick, RI 02889

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$23,609
Chronic Absenteeism22.6%

Students at Warwick Neck School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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

41.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Warwick Neck 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Transit 22Minimal Transit
  • Bike 21Somewhat 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

$85,617

Median home value

$299,900

Median rent

$1,216/mo

College educated

26.4%

Homeownership

79.5%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02889; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Oakland Beach SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.5PK–51.3 mi335Compare →
St Kevin SchoolPrivate · tuition4.8privatePK–81.7 mi170Compare →
Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9K–52.1 mi211Compare →
Sherman SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2K–52.2 mi323Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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
#6 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

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

About Warwick Neck School

Warwick Neck School is a public elementary school in Warwick, RI, part of Warwick, serving approximately 287 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #136 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Warwick Neck School

What grades does Warwick Neck School serve?

Warwick Neck School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Warwick Neck School?

Warwick Neck School has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Warwick Neck School?

The student-teacher ratio at Warwick Neck School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Warwick Neck School rank in RI?

Warwick Neck School ranks #136 of 302 schools in RI.

What is Warwick Neck School's MySchoolScout rating?

Warwick Neck 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 Warwick Neck School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Warwick Neck School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Warwick Neck School a charter school?

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

Is Warwick Neck School a Title I school?

No, Warwick Neck School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Warwick Neck School?

41.5% of students at Warwick Neck 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
287
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Kent County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.6%
Area population (ZIP 02889)
27,533
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
45.2
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 02889; 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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