Wilbur and McMahon Schools

Summary:

Wilbur and McMahon Schools is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Little Compton, RI, a district ranked 2nd out of 60 in the state and with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. With just 200 students, this exceptional school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Rhode Island, reaching as high as 2nd out of 166 schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

Wilbur and McMahon Schools consistently outperforms the state and local district averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school's ELA proficiency rate for all grades was 68.8%, compared to 68.3% for the Little Compton district and 37.8% for the state. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate was 65.9%, compared to 65.5% for the district and 39.1% for the state. Additionally, the school has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.0 to 7.9 over the past three school years, significantly lower than the nearby schools, which have ratios ranging from 10.1 to 14.7.

Wilbur and McMahon Schools' consistent high performance and improvement over time are particularly noteworthy. The school has moved from the 48th position in the state in 2018-2019 to the 2nd position in 2023-2024, a remarkable achievement considering its relatively small size and low-income student population. When compared to the nearby schools, Jamestown School-Melrose, Pocasset School, and others, Wilbur and McMahon Schools stands out with its significantly higher academic proficiency rates, lower student-teacher ratio, and greater investment in its students' education, as evidenced by its higher spending per student.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 28 Commons
       Little Compton, RI  02837


(401) 592-0363

District: Little Compton

SchoolDigger Rank:
2nd of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,915 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  7.0 Help
Number of students:  200

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.0%
Two or more races:
3.5%
Hispanic:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wilbur and McMahon Schools ranks better than 98.8% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.47. (See more...)
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Compare Details Wilbur and McMahon Schools ranks better than 89.1% of middle schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94%), two or more races (3.5%), Hispanic (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wilbur and McMahon Schools is 7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wilbur and McMahon Schools is $25,915.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Wilbur and McMahon Schools was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Wilbur and McMahon Schools 7th of 64 Rhode Island public middle schools. (See Wilbur and McMahon Schools in the ranking list.)

Little Compton:

SchoolDigger ranks Little Compton 2nd of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wilbur and McMahon Schools

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 75.99 41st 169 75.7%
2010 77.37 41st 169 75.7%
2011 78.82 35th 165 78.8%
2012 81.56 32nd 165 80.6%
2013 84.77 18th 165 89.1%
2014 81.51 26th 159 83.6%
2015 76.60 38th 169 77.5%
2016 77.37 32nd 170 81.2%
2017 72.62 45th 168 73.2%
2018 78.22 30th 169 82.2%
2019 72.08 48th 169 71.6%
2021 86.94 24th 166 85.5%
2022 90.64 14th 166 91.6%
2023 96.39 6th 167 96.4%
2024 96.47 2nd 166 98.8%
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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Wilbur and McMahon Schools

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 82.47 8th 53 84.9%
2010 83.12 10th 54 81.5%
2011 79.37 10th 49 79.6%
2012 88.99 2nd 48 95.8%
2013 82.94 8th 48 83.3%
2014 86.15 4th 49 91.8%
2015 75.56 11th 59 81.4%
2016 64.85 21st 59 64.4%
2017 71.81 14th 57 75.4%
2018 78.55 11th 53 79.2%
2019 64.56 19th 61 68.9%
2021 84.21 6th 62 90.3%
2022 81.73 9th 60 85.0%
2023 85.78 8th 64 87.5%
2024 87.76 7th 64 89.1%
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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Wilbur and McMahon Schools

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 296 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1989 316 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1990 325 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 325
1991 331 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1992 355 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1993 370 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1994 368 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1995 384 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1996 384 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1997 375 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1998 362 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1999 354 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2000 348 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2001 341 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 341
2002 343 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2003 343 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2004 326 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 327
2005 326 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 327
2006 324 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2007 304 0 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2008 310 0 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2009 297 0 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2010 303 0 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2011 303 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 309
2012 281 0 0 2 0 0 10 0 293
2013 266 0 0 3 0 0 9 0 278
2014 245 4 7 2 0 0 2 0 260
2015 237 3 4 2 0 0 2 0 248
2016 235 1 2 2 0 0 3 0 243
2017 235 1 2 2 0 0 6 0 246
2018 236 1 1 3 0 0 7 0 248
2019 229 0 1 3 0 0 11 0 244
2020 226 0 0 2 0 0 9 0 237
2021 201 0 0 1 0 0 7 0 209
2022 199 1 0 1 0 0 7 0 208
2023 188 1 0 3 1 0 7 0 200

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wilbur and McMahon Schools

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 297 n/a n/a 10.1
1989 317 n/a n/a 4.4
1990 325 n/a n/a 2.8
1991 331 25.8 12.8 3.9
1992 355 33.0 10.7 7
1993 370 41.0 9.0 6.8
1994 368 31.0 11.9 9.2
1995 384 31.0 12.4 9.1
1996 384 31.0 12.4 9.1
1997 375 30.5 12.3 10.4
1998 362 30.0 12.1 9.1
1999 354 30.0 11.8 10.5
2000 348 30.5 11.4 9.8
2001 341 28.1 12.1 8.5
2002 343 n/a n/a 8.5
2003 343 n/a n/a 8.5
2004 327 35.0 9.3 6.1
2005 327 35.0 9.3 5.5
2006 329 31.0 10.6 7.6
2007 315 23.1 13.6 8.3
2008 324 27.4 11.8 7.4
2009 312 28.4 8.7 10.9
2010 317 31.4 10.1 3.5
2011 309 30.4 10.1 16.2
2012 293 29.0 10.1 15.4
2013 278 32.5 8.5 15.8
2014 260 30.6 8.4 15.4
2015 248 24.0 10.3 13.3
2016 243 27.0 9.0 13.6
2017 246 27.4 8.9 11.8
2018 248 27.4 9.0 9.3
2019 244 27.4 8.9 11.9
2020 237 27.6 8.5 12.7
2021 209 26.5 7.8 13.9
2022 208 26.0 7.9 9.6
2023 200 28.4 7.0 7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wilbur and McMahon Schools

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 297 n/a n/a 10.1
1989 317 n/a n/a 4.4
1990 325 n/a n/a 2.8
1991 331 25.8 12.8 3.9
1992 355 33.0 10.7 7
1993 370 41.0 9.0 6.8
1994 368 31.0 11.9 9.2
1995 384 31.0 12.4 9.1
1996 384 31.0 12.4 9.1
1997 375 30.5 12.3 10.4
1998 362 30.0 12.1 9.1
1999 354 30.0 11.8 10.5
2000 348 30.5 11.4 9.8
2001 341 28.1 12.1 8.5
2002 343 n/a n/a 8.5
2003 343 n/a n/a 8.5
2004 327 35.0 9.3 6.1
2005 327 35.0 9.3 5.5
2006 329 31.0 10.6 7.6
2007 315 23.1 13.6 8.3
2008 324 27.4 11.8 7.4
2009 312 28.4 8.7 10.9
2010 317 31.4 10.1 3.5
2011 309 30.4 10.1 16.2
2012 293 29.0 10.1 15.4
2013 278 32.5 8.5 15.8
2014 260 30.6 8.4 15.4
2015 248 24.0 10.3 13.3
2016 243 27.0 9.0 13.6
2017 246 27.4 8.9 11.8
2018 248 27.4 9.0 9.3
2019 244 27.4 8.9 11.9
2020 237 27.6 8.5 12.7
2021 209 26.5 7.8 13.9
2022 208 26.0 7.9 9.6
2023 200 28.4 7.0 7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wilbur and McMahon Schools

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $820 (3.8%) $20,784 (96.2%) $21,605
2019 $357 (1.5%) $23,034 (98.5%) $23,390
2020 $496 (1.9%) $25,703 (98.1%) $26,199
2021 $859 (3.3%) $25,056 (96.7%) $25,915

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wilbur and McMahon Schools

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 48th of 169 Elementary schoolsRanks 6th of 167 Elementary schools
 24.8%
Ranks 19th of 61 Middle schoolsRanks 8th of 64 Middle schools
 18.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wilbur and McMahon Schools)58.383.3
 25%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Little Compton)58.383.3
 25%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)47.936.8
 11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wilbur and McMahon Schools)58.383.3
 25%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Little Compton)58.383.3
 25%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)36.134.5
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wilbur and McMahon Schools)40.675
 34.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Little Compton)40.675
 34.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)37.233.3
 3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wilbur and McMahon Schools)5085
 35%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Little Compton)5085
 35%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)32.636
 3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wilbur and McMahon Schools)61.573.7
 12.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Little Compton)61.573.7
 12.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)39.135.1
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wilbur and McMahon Schools)38.573.7
 35.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Little Compton)38.573.7
 35.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)30.130
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wilbur and McMahon Schools)5680
 24%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Little Compton)5680
 24%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)39.131.9
 7.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wilbur and McMahon Schools)4048
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Little Compton)4048
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)2828.7
 0.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wilbur and McMahon Schools)30.863.6
 32.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Little Compton)30.863.6
 32.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)31.529
 2.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wilbur and McMahon Schools)42.345.5
 3.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Little Compton)42.345.5
 3.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)27.625.7
 1.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wilbur and McMahon Schools)36.753.8
 17.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Little Compton)36.753.8
 17.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)36.332.2
 4.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wilbur and McMahon Schools)43.330.8
 12.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Little Compton)43.330.8
 12.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)24.523
 1.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wilbur and McMahon Schools)46.670.8
 24.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Little Compton)46.670.8
 24.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Wilbur and McMahon Schools)45.458.5
 13.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Little Compton)45.458.5
 13.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students244200
 18%
African American01
American Indian01
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic33
Pacific Islander00
White229188
 17.9%
Two or More Races117
 36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.9%7%
 4.9%


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Yes! Wilbur and McMahon Schools is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 2nd of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools.

Students at Wilbur and McMahon Schools are 94% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 200 students attended Wilbur and McMahon Schools.


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