Serving 266 students in grades 4-5, Dr. Halliwell 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 54% (which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 58% (which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)54%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)58%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
10%
30%
Black
1%
9%
White
86%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% RI state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% RI state average).
How many students attend Dr. Halliwell School?
266 students attend Dr. Halliwell School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Dr. Halliwell School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Halliwell School?
Dr. Halliwell School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dr. Halliwell School offer ?
Dr. Halliwell School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Dr. Halliwell School part of?
Dr. Halliwell School is part of North Smithfield School District.
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