Summary:
The 02842 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools serve a diverse student population, with a majority of white students and significant percentages of Hispanic and Asian students. Overall, the schools in this area demonstrate a mix of strengths and areas for improvement.
Middletown High School stands out as a strong performer, ranking 20th out of 60 Rhode Island high schools and outperforming the state average in SAT/English Language Arts and SAT/Mathematics. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.2. In contrast, Gaudet Middle School has RICAS/Mathematics proficiency rates below the Middletown district and state averages for grades 6-8.
The elementary schools in the area also demonstrate some notable strengths. Gaudet Learning Academy and Forest Avenue School outperformed the Middletown district and state averages in RICAS/English Language Arts for grades 3-5. However, the free/reduced lunch rates across the schools vary, ranging from 20.13% at Aquidneck School to 36.34% at Gaudet Middle School, suggesting potential differences in the socioeconomic backgrounds of students and the resources available to the schools.
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