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Wilbur and McMahon Schools

Public Grades PK, KG-8

1^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Better than 99% of Rhode Island elementary schools

Summary

Wilbur and McMahon Schools is a high-performing elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Little Compton, Rhode Island. With 210 students, the school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, reaching the #1 spot in the 2024-2025 school year.

Wilbur and McMahon Schools excels academically, with 77% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 72.7% proficient or better in Mathematics, outperforming the Little Compton district averages. The school's performance is particularly strong in 5th and 8th grade ELA, where over 80% of students are proficient. This high academic achievement is supported by the school's high per-student spending of $27,986 and low student-teacher ratio of 7.5, compared to the state averages.

While Wilbur and McMahon Schools stands out for its academic excellence, it is worth noting that the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 95.2% of students identifying as White. This is significantly higher than the state average and raises questions about equity and access for students of color in the area. However, there are other high-performing schools in the surrounding region, such as Jamestown School-Melrose and Melville School in Portsmouth, which also rank among the top elementary schools in Rhode Island.

216

Students ?

7.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$29,105

Per pupil spending ?

18.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

28 Commons
Little Compton, RI 02837

(401) 592-0363

District: Little Compton

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.8%

African American:

5.1%

Hispanic:

4.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 78th percentile in 2015 → 99th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Rhode Island elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 21 percentile points since 2015

✓Small classes — about 7 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school74%

District avg73%

Elementary school

1^st of 166

Rhode Island public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 22 pts since 2015

From top 22% (2015) to top 1% (2025)

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★★★★★

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Middle school

1^st of 66

Rhode Island public middle schools ?

Top 2%▲ up 17 pts since 2015

From top 19% (2015) to top 2% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 60Little Compton among Rhode Island districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	98.5	1 of 166	99.4%	★★★★★
2024	96.5	2 of 166	98.8%	★★★★★
2023	96.4	6 of 167	96.4%	★★★★★
2022	90.6	14 of 166	91.6%	★★★★★
2021	86.9	24 of 166	85.5%	★★★★☆
2019	72.1	48 of 169	71.6%	★★★★☆
2018	78.2	30 of 169	82.2%	★★★★☆
2017	72.6	45 of 168	73.2%	★★★★☆
2016	77.4	32 of 170	81.2%	★★★★☆
2015	76.6	38 of 169	77.5%	★★★★☆
2014	81.5	26 of 159	83.6%	★★★★☆
2013	84.8	18 of 165	89.1%	★★★★☆
2012	81.6	32 of 165	80.6%	★★★★☆
2011	78.8	35 of 165	78.8%	★★★★☆
2010	77.4	41 of 169	75.7%	★★★★☆
2009	76.0	41 of 169	75.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	99.4	1 of 164	99.4%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	95.6	5 of 166	97.0%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	96.2	2 of 129	98.4%	★★★★★

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	98.0	1 of 66	98.5%	★★★★★
2024	87.8	7 of 64	89.1%	★★★★★
2023	85.8	8 of 64	87.5%	★★★★☆
2022	81.7	9 of 60	85.0%	★★★★☆
2021	84.2	6 of 62	90.3%	★★★★★
2019	64.6	19 of 61	68.9%	★★★★☆
2018	78.5	11 of 53	79.2%	★★★★☆
2017	71.8	14 of 57	75.4%	★★★★☆
2016	64.9	21 of 59	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	75.6	11 of 59	81.4%	★★★★☆
2014	86.2	4 of 49	91.8%	★★★★★
2013	82.9	8 of 48	83.3%	★★★★☆
2012	89.0	2 of 48	95.8%	★★★★★
2011	79.4	10 of 49	79.6%	★★★★☆
2010	83.1	10 of 54	81.5%	★★★★☆
2009	82.5	8 of 53	84.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	97.3	1 of 66	98.5%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	95.9	3 of 64	95.3%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	95.3	1 of 52	98.1%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

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Male (2025)97th percentile~ school

Middle school

Female (2025)98th percentile~ school

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Male (2025)95th percentile-3 vs school

By subject vs Rhode Island (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts77%

Mathematics73%

Science72%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NGSA Science (2025)	RICAS English Language Arts (2025)							RICAS Mathematics (2025)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSA Science All Grades	RICAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	RICAS Mathematics 4th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 6th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 7th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 8th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wilbur and McMahon Schools	Public	PK, KG-8	28 Commons	Little Compton	02837	Newport County	Little Compton	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 592-0363	216	29	7.4	18.1%	194 (89.8%)	11 (5.1%)	10 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	98.5	1^st of 166 public elementary schools	99.4%		96.5	2^nd of 166 public elementary schools	98.8%	1	72.0	73.7	74.1	82.6	77.3	71.4	81.5	77.0	68.4	81.5	82.6	68.2	76.2	59.3	72.7	$29,105	$937	$28,168
Gaudet Learning Academy	Public	4-5	1113 Aquidneck Ave.	Middletown	02842	Newport County	Middletown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 846-6395	259	21	12.3	40.5%	153 (59.1%)	11 (4.2%)	59 (22.8%)	7 (2.7%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	26 (10.0%)								(n/a)	42.0		49.6	46.2				47.8		31.9	29.4				30.6	$16,178	$885	$15,293
Aquidneck School	Public	PK, KG-3	70 Reservoir Avenue	Middletown	02842	Newport County	Middletown	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 847-4921	302	24	12.5	28.1%	193 (63.9%)	15 (5.0%)	58 (19.2%)	15 (5.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.3%)	93.5	9^th of 166 public elementary schools	94.6%		56.2	61^st of 166 public elementary schools	63.3%	52		67.1							67.6							$18,864	$699	$18,165
Forest Avenue School	Public	K-3	315 Forest Avenue	Middletown	02842	Newport County	Middletown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 849-9434	304	25	12.1	35.9%	167 (54.9%)	26 (8.6%)	75 (24.7%)	12 (3.9%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.2%)	71.1	48^th of 166 public elementary schools	71.1%		47.4	82^nd of 166 public elementary schools	50.6%	34		52.7							46.2							$17,809	$1,360	$16,449
Claiborne Pell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	35 Dexter Street	Newport	02840	Newport County	Newport	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 842-1900	657	60	10.9	74.3%	214 (32.6%)	62 (9.4%)	281 (42.8%)	4 (0.6%)	19 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	76 (11.6%)	21.2	132^nd of 166 public elementary schools	20.5%		17.7	141^st of 166 public elementary schools	15.1%	9		20.2	24.3					22.4	23.6	22.2					22.9	$25,938	$4,301	$21,637
Melville School	Public	PK, KG-4	1351 West Main Road	Portsmouth	02871	Newport County	Portsmouth	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 683-1650	316	26	12.1	15.8%	242 (76.6%)	6 (1.9%)	34 (10.8%)	8 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.2%)	94.9	7^th of 166 public elementary schools	95.8%		94.1	7^th of 166 public elementary schools	95.8%			71.9	71.2					71.6	66.7	64.4					65.5	$19,924	$1,935	$17,989
Fort Barton School	Public	K-4	99 Lawton Avenue	Tiverton	02878	Newport County	Tiverton	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 624-6114	133	12	11.0	24.1%	117 (88.0%)	1 (0.8%)	5 (3.8%)	3 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.3%)	94.3	8^th of 166 public elementary schools	95.2%		94	8^th of 166 public elementary schools	95.2%			73.0	56.0					66.1	73.0	64.0					69.4	$22,862	$115	$22,748
Howard Hathaway School	Public	K-4	53 Tallman Avenue	Portsmouth	02871	Newport County	Portsmouth	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 683-0500	409	30	13.6	24.0%	322 (78.7%)	4 (1.0%)	39 (9.5%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (8.8%)	89	17^th of 166 public elementary schools	89.8%		84.6	29^th of 166 public elementary schools	82.5%	12		51.3	64.9					58.0	60.0	74.4					67.1	$16,737	$1,254	$15,484
Ranger School	Public	PK, KG-4	278 North Brayton Road	Tiverton	02878	Newport County	Tiverton	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 624-8467	212	15	14.1	26.9%	180 (84.9%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (9.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	9 (4.2%)	78.5	34^th of 166 public elementary schools	79.5%		75.5	42^nd of 166 public elementary schools	74.7%	8		63.0	43.9					54.0	82.6	36.6					60.9	$18,586	$84	$18,502
Jamestown School-Melrose	Public	PK, KG-4	76 Melrose Avenue	Jamestown	02835	Newport County	Jamestown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 423-7020	207	19	10.8	9.7%	187 (90.3%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.8%)	97.5	3^rd of 166 public elementary schools	98.2%		94.5	6^th of 166 public elementary schools	96.4%	3		78.7	70.7					75.0	70.2	80.5					75.0	$22,401	$1,927	$20,475

Frequently Asked Questions about Wilbur and McMahon Schools

What district is Wilbur and McMahon Schools in?

Little Compton

What is the racial makeup of Wilbur and McMahon Schools?

Students at Wilbur and McMahon Schools are 90% White, 5% African American, 5% Hispanic.

Is Wilbur and McMahon Schools a good school?

Yes! Wilbur and McMahon Schools is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 1^st of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools.

How many students attend Wilbur and McMahon Schools?

In the 2024-25 school year, 216 students attended Wilbur and McMahon Schools.

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