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Block Island School ranks 61 st of 167 Rhode Island alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Block Island School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 130 students attended Block Island School.

What is the racial makeup of Block Island School?

Students at Block Island School are 76% White, 21% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Block Island School in Block Island RI

Performance Trends

Compare Details Block Island School ranks better than 63.5% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.77. (See more...)

Compare Details Block Island School ranks better than 71.9% of middle schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.08. (See more...)

Compare Details Block Island School ranks better than 51.7% of high schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.77. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.2%), Hispanic (20.8%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 2.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Block Island School is 6.2. (See more...)

Compare Block Island School employs 20.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Block Island School is $28,849.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Block Island School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Block Island School 18^th of 64 Rhode Island public middle schools. (See Block Island School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Block Island School 29^th of 60 Rhode Island public high schools. (See Block Island School in the ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	78.80	34^th	169	79.9%
2010	83.07	25^th	169	85.2%
2011	72.71	50^th	165	69.7%
2012	83.30	27^th	165	83.6%
2013	76.44	47^th	165	71.5%
2014	74.59	41^st	159	74.2%
2015	52.37	82^nd	169	51.5%
2016	51.99	85^th	170	50.0%
2019	75.90	41^st	169	75.7%
2021	74.31	41^st	166	75.3%
2022	77.00	40^th	166	75.9%
2023	61.77	61^st	167	63.5%

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

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	RI State Percentile
2011	66.55	19^th	49	61.2%
2014	74.02	15^th	49	69.4%
2015	49.45	26^th	59	55.9%
2016	66.79	18^th	59	69.5%
2017	61.84	20^th	57	64.9%
2019	13.51	50^th	61	18.0%
2021	75.48	12^th	62	80.6%
2022	69.30	18^th	60	70.0%
2023	71.08	18^th	64	71.9%

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

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	95.29	3^rd	49	93.9%
2010	91.90	4^th	50	92.0%
2014	79.86	10^th	47	78.7%
2016	95.61	3^rd	57	94.7%
2017	85.20	6^th	56	89.3%
2018	53.59	26^th	57	54.4%
2019	58.28	22^nd	59	62.7%
2021	55.61	26^th	59	55.9%
2023	49.77	29^th	60	51.7%

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

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Block Island School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	102	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	105
1989	98	2	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	104
1990	100	2	n/a	4	1	n/a	n/a	107
1991	107	2	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	117
1992	110	0	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	116
1993	113	2	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	125
1994	109	0	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	118
1995	121	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	126
1996	121	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	126
1997	130	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	134
1998	131	1	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	140
1999	138	1	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	144
2000	120	1	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	126
2001	123	1	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	130
2002	130	1	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	140
2003	130	1	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	140
2004	128	1	4	18	0	n/a	n/a	151
2005	123	0	5	12	0	n/a	n/a	140
2006	120	0	6	12	0	n/a	n/a	138
2007	131	1	3	12	0	n/a	n/a	147
2008	135	1	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	146
2009	120	1	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	133
2010	115	0	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	126
2011	118	0	0	9	0	0	1	128
2012	106	0	0	6	0	0	2	114
2013	100	0	0	7	0	1	3	111
2014	102	0	0	7	0	1	2	112
2015	99	0	0	13	0	3	2	117
2016	94	0	0	13	0	3	2	112
2017	96	0	0	19	0	2	2	119
2018	92	0	0	24	0	2	2	120
2019	105	2	0	22	0	2	2	133
2020	100	2	0	25	0	2	5	134
2021	114	1	1	23	0	2	6	147
2022	99	1	0	27	0	0	2	129
2023	99	1	0	27	0	0	3	130

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 Block Island School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	105	n/a	n/a	4.8
1989	104	n/a	n/a	2.9
1990	107	n/a	n/a	n/a
1991	117	16.6	7.0	0
1992	116	15.0	7.7	1.7
1993	125	22.6	5.5	1.6
1994	118	19.0	6.2	4.2
1995	126	22.0	5.7	1.6
1996	126	22.0	5.7	1.6
1997	134	19.0	7.1	4.5
1998	140	19.0	7.4	3.6
1999	144	23.0	6.3	5.6
2000	126	24.0	5.3	9.5
2001	130	22.8	5.7	9.2
2002	140	n/a	n/a	7.1
2003	140	n/a	n/a	7.1
2004	151	22.0	6.9	9.3
2005	140	29.6	4.7	7.9
2006	138	26.0	5.3	8
2007	147	13.6	10.8	9.5
2008	146	21.6	6.8	9.6
2009	133	23.8	4.7	10.5
2010	126	23.0	5.4	11.9
2011	128	24.0	5.3	12.5
2012	114	26.0	4.3	8.8
2013	111	16.8	6.6	13.5
2014	112	16.5	6.7	10.7
2015	117	19.0	6.1	18.8
2016	112	23.0	4.8	16.1
2017	119	22.6	5.2	17.6
2018	120	22.6	5.3	18.3
2019	133	21.6	6.1	15.8
2020	134	23.0	5.8	20.9
2021	147	22.0	6.6	n/a
2022	129	22.0	5.8	3.9
2023	130	20.9	6.2	2.3

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 Block Island School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	105	n/a	n/a	4.8
1989	104	n/a	n/a	2.9
1990	107	n/a	n/a	n/a
1991	117	16.6	7.0	0
1992	116	15.0	7.7	1.7
1993	125	22.6	5.5	1.6
1994	118	19.0	6.2	4.2
1995	126	22.0	5.7	1.6
1996	126	22.0	5.7	1.6
1997	134	19.0	7.1	4.5
1998	140	19.0	7.4	3.6
1999	144	23.0	6.3	5.6
2000	126	24.0	5.3	9.5
2001	130	22.8	5.7	9.2
2002	140	n/a	n/a	7.1
2003	140	n/a	n/a	7.1
2004	151	22.0	6.9	9.3
2005	140	29.6	4.7	7.9
2006	138	26.0	5.3	8
2007	147	13.6	10.8	9.5
2008	146	21.6	6.8	9.6
2009	133	23.8	4.7	10.5
2010	126	23.0	5.4	11.9
2011	128	24.0	5.3	12.5
2012	114	26.0	4.3	8.8
2013	111	16.8	6.6	13.5
2014	112	16.5	6.7	10.7
2015	117	19.0	6.1	18.8
2016	112	23.0	4.8	16.1
2017	119	22.6	5.2	17.6
2018	120	22.6	5.3	18.3
2019	133	21.6	6.1	15.8
2020	134	23.0	5.8	20.9
2021	147	22.0	6.6	n/a
2022	129	22.0	5.8	3.9
2023	130	20.9	6.2	2.3

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 Block Island School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$198 (0.6%)	$32,291 (99.4%)	$32,489
2019	$459 (1.5%)	$30,229 (98.5%)	$30,688
2020	$408 (1.3%)	$30,724 (98.7%)	$31,133
2021	$534 (1.9%)	$28,315 (98.1%)	$28,849

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Block Island School

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 41^st of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 61^st of 167 Elementary schools	12.3%
Ranks 50^th of 61 Middle schools	Ranks 18^th of 64 Middle schools	53.8%
Ranks 22^nd of 59 High schools	Ranks 29^th of 60 High schools	11%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Block Island School)	72.7	46.2	26.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Shoreham)	72.7	46.2	26.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	47.9	36.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Block Island School)	45.5	7.7	37.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Shoreham)	45.5	7.7	37.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	36.1	34.5	1.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Block Island School)	10	20	10%
8th Grade Mathematics (New Shoreham)	10	20	10%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	24.5	20.8	3.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Block Island School)	71.4	45.5	25.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (New Shoreham)	71.4	45.5	25.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	60.1	55.3	4.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Block Island School)	7.1	18.2	11.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (New Shoreham)	7.1	18.2	11.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	31	27.2	3.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Block Island School)	70.8	40	30.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (New Shoreham)	70.8	40	30.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Block Island School)	42.3	36.7	5.6%
All Grades Mathematics (New Shoreham)	42.3	36.7	5.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	133	130	2.3%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	22	27	22.7%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	105	99	5.7%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.8%	2.3%	13.5%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT10 English Language Arts (2023)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2023)	NGSA Science (2023)	RICAS English Language Arts (2023)				RICAS Mathematics (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 English Language Arts 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	NGSA Science All Grades	RICAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	RICAS Mathematics 6th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 7th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Block Island School	Public, Alternative	K-12	High Street	Block Island	02807	Washington County	New Shoreham	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(401) 466-5600	130	21	6.2	2.3%	99 (76.2%)	1 (0.8%)	27 (20.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)								(n/a)	45.5	18.2	40.0	46.2	45.5	33.3	40.0	7.7	63.6	36.4	36.7	$28,849	$534	$28,315

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