Summary:
The 02919 zip code in Johnston, Rhode Island is home to 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. This diverse school district serves a student population with a significant Hispanic/Latino presence, ranging from 17% to 45% across the schools. While the district as a whole performs below the state averages in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, a few standout schools shine in the area.
Brown Avenue School and Sarah Dyer Barnes School are the top-performing elementary schools, with proficiency rates exceeding the district and state averages. In contrast, Thornton School and Winsor Hill School lag behind, with higher free/reduced lunch rates and lower academic achievement. The lone middle school, Nicholas A. Ferri Middle, performs better than the district average, while Johnston Senior High consistently ranks in the bottom half of Rhode Island high schools.
The data reveals significant disparities in funding and resource allocation, with spending per student ranging from $11,447 at Nicholas A. Ferri Middle to $39,966 at Graniteville School. This suggests a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, underscoring the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by the diverse student population in the Johnston school district.
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