Is Matunuck School a good school?

Yes. Matunuck School ranks in the top 5.4% of Rhode Island elementary schools.

How many students attend Matunuck School?

In the 2021-22 school year, 177 students attended Matunuck School.

What is the racial makeup of Matunuck School?

Students at Matunuck School are 89% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Matunuck School attend?

Students who attend Matunuck School usually go on to attend: Middle : Broad Rock Middle School Middle : Curtis Corner Middle School High : South Kingstown High

Matunuck School in Wakefield RI

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

South Kingstown:

SchoolDigger ranks South Kingstown 17^th of 57 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	89.96	9^th	169	94.7%
2010	92.25	4^th	169	97.6%
2011	85.50	15^th	165	90.9%
2012	90.22	10^th	165	93.9%
2013	89.09	7^th	165	95.8%
2014	88.40	6^th	159	96.2%
2015	96.59	2^nd	169	98.8%
2016	88.44	14^th	170	91.8%
2017	85.62	18^th	168	89.3%
2018	61.13	65^th	169	61.5%
2019	83.39	26^th	169	84.6%
2021	83.78	29^th	166	82.5%
2022	92.94	9^th	166	94.6%

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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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by a parent
Tuesday, July 2, 2013

This is our second year at Matunuck Elementary and I have nothing but positive things to say. The teachers are amazing and you can see that they really care about the children. My daughter was new to the school last year an was struggling with reading. The teachers picked up on it immediately and got her the extra help she needed with the reading specialist. She was reading on grade level within 3 months. It has the small town feel of a private school where everyone knows each other. The principal and the administration are very receptive and always make themselves available to the parents. They offer phys ed, art and music and the after school programs are reasonably priced and are a good variety of activities.
Would love to see a foreign language offered as part of the regular school curriculum but I am sure that school budget may not allow for this.
The PTA does great activities for the children and families. Would love to see the school go back to being up to fifth grade!

Overall a wonderful school with great people. I feel very happy leaving my children there every day. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Matunuck School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	282	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	283
1989	349	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	354
1990	354	n/a	4	4	3	n/a	n/a	365
1991	368	1	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	374
1992	373	1	5	5	1	n/a	n/a	385
1993	390	3	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	396
1994	384	4	4	2	4	n/a	n/a	398
1995	394	4	5	2	7	n/a	n/a	412
1996	394	4	5	2	7	n/a	n/a	412
1997	387	6	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	401
1998	371	7	7	0	2	n/a	n/a	387
1999	382	1	9	1	3	n/a	n/a	396
2000	406	4	5	3	3	n/a	n/a	421
2001	440	3	5	0	2	n/a	n/a	450
2002	318	1	6	1	2	n/a	n/a	328
2003	318	1	6	1	2	n/a	n/a	328
2004	307	2	7	2	2	n/a	n/a	320
2005	265	2	6	3	1	n/a	n/a	277
2006	307	5	4	4	2	n/a	n/a	322
2007	315	6	3	11	2	n/a	n/a	337
2008	314	8	5	10	0	n/a	n/a	337
2009	306	9	5	10	3	n/a	n/a	333
2010	306	10	5	5	5	n/a	n/a	331
2011	238	2	2	3	1	0	10	256
2012	239	1	3	5	0	0	6	254
2013	218	1	2	3	0	0	6	230
2014	216	1	2	6	0	0	9	234
2015	196	0	1	4	1	0	8	210
2016	185	0	1	4	1	0	11	202
2017	182	0	0	5	1	0	13	201
2018	180	0	2	3	1	0	13	199
2019	167	0	0	5	0	0	9	181
2020	164	1	1	3	0	0	9	178
2021	150	3	0	3	2	0	7	165
2022	158	1	0	6	1	0	11	177

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 Matunuck School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	283	n/a	n/a	8.5
1989	354	n/a	n/a	4.2
1990	365	n/a	n/a	6.6
1991	374	25.1	14.9	6.4
1992	385	24.0	16.0	10.4
1993	396	23.2	17.1	12.6
1994	398	29.0	13.7	9.8
1995	412	27.8	14.8	11.2
1996	412	27.8	14.8	11.2
1997	401	20.6	19.5	0.5
1998	387	19.4	19.9	8.3
1999	396	19.4	20.4	10.1
2000	421	21.0	20.0	9
2001	450	22.0	20.5	6.4
2002	328	n/a	n/a	7.9
2003	328	n/a	n/a	7.9
2004	320	21.0	15.2	6.9
2005	277	14.0	19.8	5.8
2006	322	30.0	10.7	7.8
2007	337	19.2	17.6	9.5
2008	337	26.7	12.6	9.8
2009	333	24.2	9.9	12
2010	331	24.2	13.6	14.8
2011	256	21.2	12.0	13.7
2012	254	25.0	10.1	11
2013	230	17.5	13.1	12.2
2014	234	17.1	13.6	12
2015	210	15.0	14.0	11
2016	202	15.0	13.4	15.3
2017	201	14.4	13.9	10.4
2018	199	13.8	14.3	9
2019	181	14.9	12.1	6.6
2020	178	14.1	12.6	6.2
2021	165	15.1	10.9	8.5
2022	177	15.3	11.5	7.9

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 Matunuck School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	283	n/a	n/a	8.5
1989	354	n/a	n/a	4.2
1990	365	n/a	n/a	6.6
1991	374	25.1	14.9	6.4
1992	385	24.0	16.0	10.4
1993	396	23.2	17.1	12.6
1994	398	29.0	13.7	9.8
1995	412	27.8	14.8	11.2
1996	412	27.8	14.8	11.2
1997	401	20.6	19.5	0.5
1998	387	19.4	19.9	8.3
1999	396	19.4	20.4	10.1
2000	421	21.0	20.0	9
2001	450	22.0	20.5	6.4
2002	328	n/a	n/a	7.9
2003	328	n/a	n/a	7.9
2004	320	21.0	15.2	6.9
2005	277	14.0	19.8	5.8
2006	322	30.0	10.7	7.8
2007	337	19.2	17.6	9.5
2008	337	26.7	12.6	9.8
2009	333	24.2	9.9	12
2010	331	24.2	13.6	14.8
2011	256	21.2	12.0	13.7
2012	254	25.0	10.1	11
2013	230	17.5	13.1	12.2
2014	234	17.1	13.6	12
2015	210	15.0	14.0	11
2016	202	15.0	13.4	15.3
2017	201	14.4	13.9	10.4
2018	199	13.8	14.3	9
2019	181	14.9	12.1	6.6
2020	178	14.1	12.6	6.2
2021	165	15.1	10.9	8.5
2022	177	15.3	11.5	7.9

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 Matunuck School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$390 (2.2%)	$17,697 (97.8%)	$18,088
2019	$624 (2.8%)	$21,700 (97.2%)	$22,324
2020	$449 (2.1%)	$20,877 (97.9%)	$21,326
2021	$1,095 (4.3%)	$24,262 (95.7%)	$25,358

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Matunuck School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
Ranks 26^th of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 9^th of 166 Elementary schools	10%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Matunuck School)	65.8	57.9	7.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Kingstown)	67.2	49.2	18%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	47.9	36.5	11.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Matunuck School)	56.4	71.1	14.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Kingstown)	49	47.5	1.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	36.1	35	1.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Matunuck School)	55.9	63.4	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Kingstown)	51.6	46.2	5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	37.2	29	8.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Matunuck School)	58.8	63.4	4.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Kingstown)	50	39.8	10.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	32.6	30.2	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Matunuck School)	61.1	60.8	0.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Kingstown)	58.3	43.6	14.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Matunuck School)	57.5	67.1	9.6%
All Grades Mathematics (South Kingstown)	50	37.8	12.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Pandemic (2020-2021)	Change (%)
Total Students	181	165	8.8%
African American	0	3
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	3	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	167	150	10.2%
Two or More Races	9	7	22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6.6%	8.5%	1.9%

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Middle:	Broad Rock Middle School
	Curtis Corner Middle School
High:	South Kingstown High