The Compass School vs. Kingston Hill Academy
Should you attend The Compass School or Kingston Hill Academy? 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
School
Top Rankings
The Compass School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Kingston Hill Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 217 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Compass 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 260 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kingston Hill Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 12:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
K-5
Total Students
217 students
260 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#53 out of 287 schools in RI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#33 out of 287 schools in RI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
70-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
18
45
Grade 1 Students
19
46
Grade 2 Students
20
46
Grade 3 Students
21
46
Grade 4 Students
20
43
Grade 5 Students
30
34
Grade 6 Students
29
-
Grade 7 Students
30
-
Grade 8 Students
30
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
10%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
85%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%