Elementary Schools in Tiverton

The Tiverton school district in Rhode Island is home to three elementary schools: Ranger School, Pocasset School, and Fort Barton School. While all three schools are performing well above the state average, Fort Barton School stands out as an exceptional performer, consistently ranking among the top 10-20 elementary schools in Rhode Island.

Fort Barton School has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years and boasts the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grades compared to the other two Tiverton schools and the district/state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 67.1% of Fort Barton students were proficient or better in ELA and Math, compared to 52.1% and 69.9% at Pocasset School, and 47.7% and 58% at Ranger School. Additionally, Fort Barton has the lowest student-teacher ratio at 10.1, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

While the Tiverton school district as a whole appears to be performing well, with all three elementary schools ranked in the top half of Rhode Island elementary schools, the differences in free/reduced lunch rates and spending per student between the schools may contribute to the performance gaps. The higher-spending and lower-poverty schools, Fort Barton and Pocasset, outperform the lower-spending, higher-poverty Ranger School. Further investigation into the factors driving the success of Fort Barton School, such as curriculum, teaching practices, or school leadership, could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes across the district.