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Pleasant View School

Public | PK-5 | 423 students

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3 stars

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Posted January 5, 2012

This is my son's first year at the school. I love it ! My son was welcomed with open arm as well as myself and my husband. We have incredible compassionate teachers as well as a phenomenal new principal. The staff is dedicated to your child's learning environment as well as being resourceful in having their needs met, due to lack of funding they have learned to become very creative . I joined the PTO to help out and stay involved and it has been a pleasure to work with the other parents to make PLEASANT VIEW Providences best public elementary school. This is by far Providences hidden treasure. I gave 3 stars to parent involvement because we have a small PTO but we do have a huge heart.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 5, 2012

Our son is in the pre-k program and it is our 1st experience with the Providence public school. Our child has 4 siblings and they all attend Catholic schools. We were very concerned due to our child disability the catholic school did not have the resourses for our child. At Pleasent View our sons teacher is phenomenal, not only with our child with all her students . All the aids and faculty that work with our child are outstanding. I am so comfortable leaving our child they are such loving, caring and devoted teachers. Our child loves to go to school, loves his piers and they are so helpful to him. He is learning so much. The principle is fantastic,dedicated and caring, rain or shine she is their greeting the students upon arrival. We are blessed and thankful that our son is in such a loving learning environment Pleasant View has become such an important role in our life and our childs life .I would not want him any where else definitely a 5 with the staff and their devotion to all the children. Things not thrilled about Parent involvement is low,Pleasant view does need some cosmetic work its a little outdated in and out. over all education wise we love it!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 10, 2011

I have been nothing but pleased with Pleasant View School since my son began attending in 2010. His teachers and staff inhis classrooms and in his specials ( music, pe, library, and swim) are always courteus and kind when I stop in to see how he is doing.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 4, 2011

Pleasant View is an amazing school that is filled with amazing teachers, staff and Principal. We have had a couple of rough years, but as a parent of a fourth grader, I am so happy to see the positive changes and attitudes of all involved. The Panther's have more PRIDE than ever. Our PTO is making big differences and our kids can sense the change! We look forward to a successful 2011-2012 school year!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 8, 2010

At a loss for words to describe how disgusted I am with this school. Their staff are downright rude, and inexplicably confrontational. It's too much to ask for a teacher to communicate at all with a parent. My son has special needs (severe CP) and goes there, and the medical staff is absolutely incompetent. They're completely incapable of any sort of dialogue beyond random medical orders issued coupled with threats based on nothing. I'm appalled at our experience with this school system overall and we'll likely move out of the city to change districts.
—Submitted by 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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
17%

2009

 
 
23%

2008

 
 
20%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
31%
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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
20%

2008

 
 
19%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
26%
Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
13%
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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
27%

2008

 
 
25%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
39%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
15%
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 Students27%
Female26%
Male29%
Black or African American27%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino24%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students19%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I27%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities34%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English26%
Non-migrant27%

Reading

All Students45%
Female57%
Male36%
Black or African American47%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino44%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students40%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I45%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities53%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English44%
Non-migrant45%
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 Students38%
Female43%
Male34%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino41%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students37%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I38%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities51%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English39%
Non-migrant38%

Reading

All Students40%
Female58%
Male28%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino37%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students39%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I40%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities51%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English41%
Non-migrant40%

Science

All Students13%
Female10%
Male16%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students12%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I13%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities16%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English13%
Non-migrant13%
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 Students34%
Female48%
Male20%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino23%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students31%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I34%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities43%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English33%
Non-migrant34%

Reading

All Students40%
Female48%
Male32%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino27%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students42%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I40%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities51%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English39%
Non-migrant40%

Writing

All Students36%
Female52%
Male20%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino27%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students35%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I36%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities47%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English35%
Non-migrant36%
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
Hispanic 57% 19%
Black 21% 9%
White 15% 69%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 82%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 8N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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50 Obadiah Brown Rd
Providence, RI 02909
Phone: (401) 456-9325

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