Metcalf School vs. Wawaloam School
Should you attend Metcalf School or Wawaloam School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
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Wawaloam School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
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Overview
Serving 522 students in grades 2-6, Metcalf School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Wawaloam School serves 215 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
2-6
K-1
Total Students
522 students
215 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#77 out of 287 schools in RI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
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105
Grade 1 Students
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110
Grade 2 Students
90
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Grade 3 Students
100
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Grade 4 Students
111
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Grade 5 Students
109
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Grade 6 Students
112
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
87%
83%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%