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#261 of 302 schools in RI

Wyman School

Elementary School · Warwick · Warwick, RI

A Warwick elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1 Columbia Avenue, Warwick, RI 02888

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$23,609
Chronic Absenteeism27.7%

Students at Wyman School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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

36.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Wyman 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Transit 25Some Transit
  • Bike 28Somewhat 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

$88,750

Median home value

$318,100

Median rent

$1,218/mo

College educated

32%

Homeownership

80.3%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02888; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Peter SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–80.2 mi139Compare →
Holliman SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3K–51.2 mi258Compare →
Edward S. Rhodes SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1K–51.6 mi303Compare →
Hoxsie SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7K–51.7 mi269Compare →

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
#15 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

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

About Wyman School

Wyman School is a public elementary school in Warwick, RI, part of Warwick, serving approximately 285 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #261 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wyman School

What grades does Wyman School serve?

Wyman School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Wyman School?

Wyman School has an enrollment of approximately 285 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wyman School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wyman School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wyman School rank in RI?

Wyman School ranks #261 of 302 schools in RI.

What is Wyman School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wyman School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Wyman School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wyman School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Wyman School a charter school?

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

Is Wyman School a Title I school?

No, Wyman School is not currently a Title I school.

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

36.5% of students at Wyman 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
285
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Kent County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.7%
Area population (ZIP 02888)
18,951
Area average commute
23.6 min
Area median age
45.5
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 02888; 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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