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Stephen Olney School

Public | K-5 | 261 students

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Posted February 15, 2013

As a teacher at SOS school, I feel very fortunate To work with wonderful children and a great staff Everyday. The school as a warm feeling Set by the principal. It's wonderful and I feel lucky Everyday I go to work!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted December 30, 2012

This is a great school with a caring staff. The principal Mr. Corsini knows all the children's names and is always available. The school has been a successful school for many years and was a Regent's Commended School for 3 years in a row! The teachers are caring and give 100% everyday.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 24, 2011

I am a single parent of five children that all attend schools in North Providence. When ever I was in need of any kind of assistance Stephen Only school was there for my family and myself. Three of my children go to Ricci school and my other child goes to Centredale school. Stephen Only welcomed me. The principle, the nurse, and the secretary are such amazing people. I am so thankful for them. They helped my family get through difficult times...God Bless them!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 12, 2010

I LOVE STEPHEN OLNEY!! My son loves his new school...He loves his teacher and the principal is very personable and is always there if you have any questions or concerns...And that makes me feel very happy to know that my son is happy and safe...and that makes it easier for me to drop him off at school and know that he is safe and happy...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 29, 2010

I am very pleased with the school. I feel my child will be able to reach all his goals in life, with the knowledge and life lessons he is learning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 17, 2009

Its a very good school.They make sure you do your best!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 6, 2008

Stephen Olney is the best school in my opinion. The principal is great to all the kids and parents. The teachers are the best of the best. The parents and families are involved in everything. When there is an event we have so many volunteers working, it makes you feel like it is one big family. The kids love the after shcool activities. The PTA is the best and it is all thanks to the support of great parents, teachers and students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 3, 2008

I give Stephen Olney School 10 out of 10. My son loves it. They have terrific activities and everyone is so nice and helpful. Mr. Corsini is a terrific asset to that school as well as Barbara the school secretary. My son started Kindergarten and she was so helpful and pleasant with every call I had to make. A+ to my son's teacher Miss Pirolli, I commend her on her hard work and her way of teaching. She certainly makes positive learning experience for the children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 16, 2007

The school itself has a fantastic caring principal, Mr Corsini. The majority of the teachers go above and beyond. Most notably Mrs Marshall third grade. The only shortfall is the PTA click.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 31, 2005

Dr. Corsini, principal, is a great asset to this school. His is always available to the parents, and is extremly involved with his students, both in the academics and extracurricular. The reading program in this school is very structured and provides a strong foundation for these students future education. I am very impress with all the teachers my child has had. The classroom sizes are small. (17 in my child's first grade class) They do have music, art and gym. There is always something going on in the school. Science fairs, book fairs, talent shows, principal/student sport events. There is a very active PTA that helps with all the special events at this school. I cannot say enough about this school and its faculty. I feel it has given my child a great start and recommend it highly to any parent.
—Submitted by cyndi, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
23%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students75%
Female73%
Male77%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)74%
Economically disadvantaged students68%
Not economically disadvantaged students79%
Title I40%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant75%

Reading

All Students87%
Female85%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)85%
Economically disadvantaged students82%
Not economically disadvantaged students92%
Title I70%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Non-migrant87%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students81%
Female86%
Male74%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)87%
Economically disadvantaged students69%
Not economically disadvantaged students87%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant81%

Reading

All Students82%
Female89%
Male74%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)85%
Economically disadvantaged students76%
Not economically disadvantaged students86%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant82%

Science

All Students52%
Female60%
Male41%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)56%
Economically disadvantaged students39%
Not economically disadvantaged students59%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities52%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English52%
Non-migrant52%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students81%
Female95%
Male68%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)84%
Economically disadvantaged students78%
Not economically disadvantaged students82%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant81%

Reading

All Students83%
Female100%
Male69%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)88%
Economically disadvantaged students71%
Not economically disadvantaged students91%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant83%

Writing

All Students50%
Female65%
Male37%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)48%
Economically disadvantaged students43%
Not economically disadvantaged students55%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities53%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English50%
Non-migrant50%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 78% 69%
Hispanic 12% 19%
Black 9% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 28%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1378 Douglas Ave
North Providence, RI 02904
Phone: (401) 233-1160

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