Best Public Schools in Pawtucket, RI


Summary:

The city of Pawtucket, Rhode Island is home to 18 schools, including 11 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools, all part of the Pawtucket school district. The district is ranked 45 out of 60 in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.

A few schools stand out as bright spots in the district. Flora S. Curtis School and Francis J. Varieur School, both elementary schools, rank among the top 50 in the state and have earned 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools significantly outperform the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. At the high school level, Jacqueline M. Walsh School stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, ranking 22nd out of 61 Rhode Island high schools.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district. Proficiency rates range from as low as 5.6% at Samuel Slater Middle School to over 50% at the top-performing elementary schools. This suggests that while some schools in Pawtucket are providing a high-quality education, others are struggling to meet the needs of their students. Addressing these performance gaps and ensuring equitable access to resources will be crucial for improving outcomes for all students in the Pawtucket school district.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Rhode Island Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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