Jamestown School-Lawn

Summary:

Jamestown School-Lawn is a highly-rated middle school located in Jamestown, Rhode Island. It serves grades 5-8 and has an enrollment of 186 students. The school is part of the top-ranked Jamestown school district, which is ranked 1st out of 60 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Jamestown School-Lawn has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in Rhode Island, with a current ranking of 4th out of 64 middle schools in the state.

Jamestown School-Lawn students consistently outperform the state averages in RICAS (Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System) tests for English Language Arts and Mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, 55.6% of Jamestown School-Lawn students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages ranging from 26.8% to 31.9%. In Mathematics, 59.7% of Jamestown School-Lawn students were proficient or better, compared to the state averages ranging from 24.9% to 30.1%. The school also excels in science, with 67% of students proficient or better on the NGSA (Next Generation Science Assessment). Additionally, Jamestown School-Lawn has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 5.7% to 6.99% over the past three school years, and spends significantly more per student than the state average, with spending ranging from $16,414 to $20,114 per student.

Jamestown School-Lawn's academic performance is significantly higher than many of the nearby middle schools, such as Warwick Veterans Middle School, Tiverton Middle School, and Frank E. Thompson Middle. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Jamestown School-Lawn's ELA proficiency rate was 55.6%, compared to 22.8% at Warwick Veterans, 40.7% at Tiverton, and just 13.3% at Frank E. Thompson. This consistent high performance, combined with the school's low student-teacher ratio and significant resource allocation, suggests that Jamestown School-Lawn is providing a high-quality educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 55 Lawn Avenue
       Jamestown, RI  02835


(401) 423-7010

District: Jamestown

SchoolDigger Rank:
4th of 64 Rhode Island Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,114 Help


Feeder schools for Jamestown School-Lawn:

Elementary:    Jamestown School-Melrose

Student/teacher ratio:  8.7 Help
Number of students:  186

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.6%
Two or more races:
3.2%
Hispanic:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jamestown School-Lawn ranks better than 93.8% of middle schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.81. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.6%), two or more races (3.2%), Hispanic (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jamestown School-Lawn is 8.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jamestown School-Lawn is $20,114.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Jamestown School-Lawn was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Jamestown School-Lawn 4th of 64 Rhode Island public middle schools. (See Jamestown School-Lawn in the ranking list.)

Jamestown:

SchoolDigger ranks Jamestown 1st of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jamestown School-Lawn

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 87.47 4th 53 92.5%
2010 89.45 3rd 54 94.4%
2011 91.14 2nd 49 95.9%
2012 84.95 5th 48 89.6%
2013 85.80 3rd 48 93.8%
2014 82.74 8th 49 83.7%
2015 86.10 7th 59 88.1%
2016 94.66 3rd 59 94.9%
2017 94.45 2nd 57 96.5%
2018 89.20 4th 53 92.5%
2019 88.78 6th 61 90.2%
2021 92.40 4th 62 93.5%
2022 93.66 5th 60 91.7%
2023 94.41 3rd 64 95.3%
2024 93.81 4th 64 93.8%
See the entire list of Rhode Island Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Jamestown School-Lawn

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 497 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1989 496 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1990 482 6 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 489
1991 494 5 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1992 228 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1993 245 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1994 241 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 244
1995 250 4 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1996 250 4 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1997 260 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1998 273 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1999 271 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2000 275 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2001 275 2 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2002 255 5 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2003 255 5 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2004 261 1 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2005 248 3 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2006 235 2 5 6 1 n/a n/a 0 249
2007 201 1 4 9 1 n/a n/a 0 216
2008 195 2 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 207
2009 189 2 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 202
2010 191 2 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 200
2011 195 2 6 5 0 0 0 0 208
2012 181 2 7 6 0 0 0 0 196
2013 195 4 6 4 0 0 2 0 211
2014 195 3 5 5 1 0 9 0 218
2015 185 3 2 8 1 0 5 0 204
2016 202 2 3 2 0 0 4 0 213
2017 211 1 3 0 0 0 5 0 220
2018 212 1 3 0 0 0 3 0 219
2019 218 2 5 0 0 0 4 0 229
2020 211 3 3 0 0 0 4 0 221
2021 195 2 1 2 0 1 3 0 204
2022 180 1 2 0 1 1 8 0 193
2023 176 0 1 2 0 1 6 0 186

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jamestown School-Lawn

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 503 n/a n/a 5
1989 501 n/a n/a 3.2
1990 489 n/a n/a 2.9
1991 504 35.6 14.1 2.2
1992 230 38.0 6.0 4.3
1993 248 18.0 13.8 4
1994 244 15.0 16.3 10.7
1995 257 20.0 12.9 4.3
1996 257 20.0 12.9 4.3
1997 265 20.0 13.3 4.5
1998 277 28.7 9.7 3.6
1999 275 29.0 9.5 9.5
2000 281 25.6 11.0 5.3
2001 283 16.0 17.7 5.7
2002 264 n/a n/a 5.3
2003 264 n/a n/a 5.3
2004 270 16.0 16.9 6.7
2005 257 23.0 11.2 7.4
2006 249 30.0 8.3 6
2007 216 15.0 14.4 6.5
2008 207 22.6 9.2 6.3
2009 202 22.0 7.3 7.9
2010 200 21.9 9.1 4.5
2011 208 22.9 9.0 5.8
2012 196 25.0 7.8 8.2
2013 211 19.9 10.6 9
2014 218 20.9 10.4 9.6
2015 204 20.0 10.2 12.3
2016 213 21.0 10.1 10.8
2017 220 17.0 12.9 10
2018 219 22.0 9.9 10.5
2019 229 20.0 11.4 7.9
2020 221 21.6 10.2 5.9
2021 204 21.2 9.6 6.9
2022 193 20.5 9.4 5.7
2023 186 21.3 8.7 7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jamestown School-Lawn

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 503 n/a n/a 5
1989 501 n/a n/a 3.2
1990 489 n/a n/a 2.9
1991 504 35.6 14.1 2.2
1992 230 38.0 6.0 4.3
1993 248 18.0 13.8 4
1994 244 15.0 16.3 10.7
1995 257 20.0 12.9 4.3
1996 257 20.0 12.9 4.3
1997 265 20.0 13.3 4.5
1998 277 28.7 9.7 3.6
1999 275 29.0 9.5 9.5
2000 281 25.6 11.0 5.3
2001 283 16.0 17.7 5.7
2002 264 n/a n/a 5.3
2003 264 n/a n/a 5.3
2004 270 16.0 16.9 6.7
2005 257 23.0 11.2 7.4
2006 249 30.0 8.3 6
2007 216 15.0 14.4 6.5
2008 207 22.6 9.2 6.3
2009 202 22.0 7.3 7.9
2010 200 21.9 9.1 4.5
2011 208 22.9 9.0 5.8
2012 196 25.0 7.8 8.2
2013 211 19.9 10.6 9
2014 218 20.9 10.4 9.6
2015 204 20.0 10.2 12.3
2016 213 21.0 10.1 10.8
2017 220 17.0 12.9 10
2018 219 22.0 9.9 10.5
2019 229 20.0 11.4 7.9
2020 221 21.6 10.2 5.9
2021 204 21.2 9.6 6.9
2022 193 20.5 9.4 5.7
2023 186 21.3 8.7 7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jamestown School-Lawn

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $125 (0.8%) $16,289 (99.2%) $16,414
2019 $102 (0.6%) $16,846 (99.4%) $16,949
2020 $1,295 (7.4%) $19,392 (111.6%) $17,383
2021 $654 (3.3%) $19,460 (96.7%) $20,114

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jamestown School-Lawn

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 6th of 61 Middle schoolsRanks 3rd of 64 Middle schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jamestown School-Lawn)72.255.1
 17.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jamestown)72.255.1
 17.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)39.135.1
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jamestown School-Lawn)51.969.4
 17.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Jamestown)51.969.4
 17.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)30.130
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jamestown School-Lawn)63.963
 0.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Jamestown)62.963
 0.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)39.131.9
 7.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jamestown School-Lawn)52.559.3
 6.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Jamestown)51.659.3
 7.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)2828.7
 0.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jamestown School-Lawn)61.464.1
 2.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Jamestown)61.464.1
 2.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)31.529
 2.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jamestown School-Lawn)7559
 16%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Jamestown)7559
 16%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)27.625.7
 1.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jamestown School-Lawn)5455
 1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Jamestown)5455
 1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)36.332.2
 4.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jamestown School-Lawn)45.160
 14.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Jamestown)45.160
 14.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)24.523
 1.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jamestown School-Lawn)63.159.3
 3.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Jamestown)6462.7
 1.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Jamestown School-Lawn)56.362.1
 5.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Jamestown)60.564.9
 4.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students229186
 18.8%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian51
 80%
Hispanic02
Pacific Islander01
White218176
 19.3%
Two or More Races46
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.9%7%
 0.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jamestown School-Lawn

In the 2022-23 school year, 186 students attended Jamestown School-Lawn.

Yes. Jamestown School-Lawn ranks in the top 6.3% of Rhode Island middle schools.

Students at Jamestown School-Lawn are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.


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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.

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