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Dunn's Corners School vs. Westerly High School

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School Overview

School
Dunn's Corners School
8 1/2 Plateau Road
Westerly, RI 02891
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Westerly High School
23 Ward Avenue
Westerly, RI 02891
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Dunn's Corners School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Westerly High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 270 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Dunn's Corners School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 692 students in grades 9-12, Westerly High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
9-12
Total Students
270 students
692 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dunn's Corners School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Westerly High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dunn's Corners School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Westerly High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
73 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dunn's Corners School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Westerly High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dunn's Corners School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Westerly School District and the state of Rhode Island, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Westerly High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Westerly School District and the state of Rhode Island, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#53 out of 287 schools in RI
(Top 20%)
#95 out of 287 schools in RI
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dunn's Corners School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Westerly High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in RI)
25-29%
(Top 50% in RI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dunn's Corners School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Westerly School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westerly High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Westerly School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in RI)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 20% in RI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dunn's Corners School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Westerly School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westerly High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Westerly School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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30-34%
(Top 50% in RI)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westerly High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Westerly School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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90-94%
(Top 30% in RI)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Westerly High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Westerly School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dunn's Corners School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Westerly High School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
53
-
Grade 1 Students
52
-
Grade 2 Students
63
-
Grade 3 Students
49
-
Grade 4 Students
53
-
Grade 9 Students
-
187
Grade 10 Students
-
181
Grade 11 Students
-
162
Grade 12 Students
-
162

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dunn's Corners School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Westerly School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Westerly High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Westerly School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dunn's Corners School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Westerly School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Westerly High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Westerly School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dunn's Corners School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Westerly School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Westerly High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Westerly School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dunn's Corners School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Westerly School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Westerly High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Westerly School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
85%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dunn's Corners School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Westerly School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Westerly High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Westerly School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dunn's Corners School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Westerly School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Westerly High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Westerly School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.27
0.37
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dunn's Corners School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Westerly School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Westerly High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Westerly School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dunn's Corners School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Westerly School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Westerly High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Westerly School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dunn's Corners School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Westerly School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Westerly High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Westerly School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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