Summary:
The 02857 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. These schools serve a predominantly white student population and generally perform well on state assessments, with a few standout institutions that excel academically.
Fogarty Memorial Elementary School and North Scituate Elementary School are the top-performing elementary schools in the area, ranking 20th and 15th out of 167 Rhode Island elementary schools, respectively. Both schools have consistently high RICAS assessment scores, with over 55% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Ponaganset Middle School has a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 16.67%, indicating a more diverse socioeconomic population.
At the high school level, Ponaganset High School stands out, ranking 10th out of 60 Rhode Island high schools. The school's students perform exceptionally well on SAT and PSAT assessments, with over 65% proficient or better in English Language Arts. However, the significant variation in spending per student, from $8,394 at North Scituate Elementary to $19,274 at Scituate High School, raises questions about the equity of resource allocation and its potential impact on student outcomes across the Foster-Glocester and Scituate school districts.
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