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West Warwick School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,423 students in West Warwick School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in West Warwick School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
6 Schools
313 Schools
# Students
3,423 Students
133,879 Students
# Teachers
283 Teachers
10,399 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Warwick School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 62 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 62 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
31%
Graduation Rate
86%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.65
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
23%
31%
% Black
6%
9%
% White
62%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,243 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,389. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,374 is less than the state median of $21,601. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$70 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,243
$22,389
Spending / Student
$20,374
$21,601
Best West Warwick School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Warwick High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Webster Knight Drive
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 821-6596
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 821-6596
Gr: 9-12 | 1,081 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Wakefield Hills El. School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
505 Wakefield Street
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8452
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8452
Gr: K-4 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Greenbush Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
127 Greenbush Road
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8454
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8454
Gr: K-4 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
John F. Horgan School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
124 Providence Street
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8449
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8449
Gr: K-4 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
John F. Deering Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Webster Knight Drive
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8445
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8445
Gr: 5-8 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Brown Street
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8456
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8456
Gr: PK | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Warwick School District?
West Warwick School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,423 students.
What is the rank of West Warwick School District?
West Warwick School District is ranked #53 out of 62 school districts in Rhode Island (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Warwick School District?
62% of West Warwick School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Warwick School District?
West Warwick School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is West Warwick School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,374 is less than the state median of $21,601. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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