Top Rankings
Westerly School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,173 students in Westerly School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in Westerly School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
6 Schools
315 Schools
# Students
2,173 Students
134,720 Students
# Teachers
210 Teachers
10,603 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Westerly School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 62 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#23 out of 62 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
31%
Graduation Rate
92%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.65
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
30%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
79%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,706 is higher than the state median of $22,250. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,282 is higher than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,706
$22,250
Spending / Student
$30,282
$21,467
Best Westerly School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dunn's Corners School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8 1/2 Plateau Road
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 348-2320
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 348-2320
Grades: K-4
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
State Street School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35 State Street
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 348-2340
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 348-2340
Grades: K-4
| 232 students
Rank: #33.
Westerly High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23 Ward Avenue
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 315-1501
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 315-1501
Grades: 9-12
| 692 students
Rank: #44.
Springbrook Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
39 Springbrook Road
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 348-2296
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 348-2296
Grades: K-4
| 251 students
Rank: #55.
Westerly Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Sandy Hill Road
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 315-1601
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 315-1601
Grades: 5-8
| 649 students
Rank: n/an/a
23 Highland Avenue
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 315-1521
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 315-1521
Grades: PK
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Westerly School District?
Westerly School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,173 students.
What is the rank of Westerly School District?
Westerly School District is ranked #23 out of 62 school districts in Rhode Island (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Westerly School District?
79% of Westerly School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westerly School District?
Westerly School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is Westerly School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,282 is higher than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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