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Walter E. Ranger School

Public | K-4 | 248 students

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3 reviews of this school


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Posted April 22, 2010

I love this school because it is very clean, the teachers are excellent and I believe the school deserves this cause nothing like this ever happens in Tiverton RI.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 10, 2009

Ranger School is definitely an above-average elementary school. The main office assistant is always friendly and informed (despite a very busy job) and that attitude is everywhere. The teachers I've met are caring and hard-working, and the principal is good-natured and comes to all events. The school has a new building. Pros are that the building is shiny, sparkling new - everything spotless and in good order, nice cafeteria, gym, etc. Cons are the design of the building - students isolated with their own grades. Gym and classrooms small. It's so new and the entry ceilings are so high it looks a little cold and clinical - like an office building - could use more color and artwork to look friendly. It will look better outside when the landscaping grows in, really need more playground equipment. The great PTO is working on it. Great arts and gym teachers too.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 3, 2007

As a former student of Ranger and now the mother of 2 ranger students, I have to say it one of the best schools out there. It is a small school who considers all the students family. The teachers are wonderful, they really go way beyond to help and do everything they can for you. Ranger staff your doing a great job. Thank you for everything. I look forward to working with this staff for years to come.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
69%
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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%
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 Students82%
Female70%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)82%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students87%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant82%

Reading

All Students93%
Female85%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)93%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students95%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Non-migrant93%
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 Students69%
Female75%
Male62%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)69%
Economically disadvantaged students28%
Not economically disadvantaged students80%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English69%
Non-migrant69%

Reading

All Students78%
Female88%
Male69%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)78%
Economically disadvantaged students43%
Not economically disadvantaged students88%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant78%

Science

All Students54%
Female58%
Male50%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)54%
Economically disadvantaged students33%
Not economically disadvantaged students62%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities61%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English54%
Non-migrant54%
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 100% 69%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 3%
Black 0% 9%
Hispanic N/A 19%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 17%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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278 North Brayton Rd
Tiverton, RI 02878
Phone: (401) 624-8467

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