Aquidneck School

Q: Is Aquidneck School a good school?

Aquidneck School ranks 61 st of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Aquidneck School is an elementary school located in Middletown, Rhode Island, serving grades PK-3 with a total enrollment of 318 students. The school is part of the Middletown School District, which is ranked 24 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Aquidneck School consistently outperforms the Middletown and Rhode Island averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics for 3rd-grade students. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 12.01% to 20.13% over the past three school years, which is lower than the Middletown district average. Additionally, Aquidneck School has a higher per-student spending compared to the state average, ranging from $14,270 to $16,935 over the past four school years, and a lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12 to 13.5 students per teacher over the past three school years.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Middletown district, Aquidneck School generally outperforms its peers in test scores, particularly in Mathematics. However, the relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch may indicate that the school serves a more affluent student population compared to the district and state averages, which could raise concerns about equity and access to high-quality education for all students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-3

70 Reservoir Avenue
Middletown, RI 02842

(401) 847-4921

District: Middletown

SchoolDigger Rank:
61^st of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,935

Students who attend Aquidneck School usually attend:

Middle:	Gaudet Middle School
High:	Middletown High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 318

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.6%

Hispanic:

16.0%

Two or more races:

6.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Aquidneck School ranks better than 63.3% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.22. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Aquidneck School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Middletown School District. Racial makeup is: White (68.6%), Hispanic (16%), two or more races (6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Middletown School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aquidneck School is 13.5, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Middletown School District! (See more...)

Compare Aquidneck School employs 23.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aquidneck School is $16,935, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Middletown School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Aquidneck School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Middletown:

SchoolDigger ranks Middletown 24^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Aquidneck School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	82.57	23^rd	169	86.4%
2010	60.47	78^th	169	53.8%
2011	60.90	75^th	165	54.5%
2012	73.43	55^th	165	66.7%
2013	85.66	15^th	165	90.9%
2014	60.10	80^th	159	49.7%
2015	74.16	46^th	169	72.8%
2016	60.85	66^th	170	61.2%
2017	76.04	35^th	168	79.2%
2018	65.65	55^th	169	67.5%
2019	57.43	73^rd	169	56.8%
2021	79.49	36^th	166	78.3%
2022	61.27	57^th	166	65.7%
2023	45.67	86^th	167	48.5%
2024	56.22	61^st	166	63.3%

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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Aquidneck School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	237	13	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	258
1989	238	8	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	254
1990	274	7	11	5	n/a	n/a	n/a	297
1991	249	4	9	2	0	n/a	n/a	264
1992	236	7	8	8	0	n/a	n/a	259
1993	242	10	7	3	1	n/a	n/a	263
1994	243	8	7	1	1	n/a	n/a	260
1995	283	9	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	302
1996	283	9	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	302
1997	253	13	10	9	0	n/a	n/a	285
1998	264	9	9	14	0	n/a	n/a	296
1999	295	9	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	312
2000	292	5	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	306
2001	313	6	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	325
2002	367	10	11	3	0	n/a	n/a	391
2003	367	10	11	3	0	n/a	n/a	391
2004	352	6	9	4	0	n/a	n/a	371
2005	334	11	23	7	0	n/a	n/a	375
2006	325	7	9	6	0	n/a	n/a	347
2007	308	10	8	11	0	n/a	n/a	337
2008	292	7	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	309
2009	298	9	6	4	1	n/a	n/a	318
2010	339	27	15	24	0	n/a	n/a	405
2011	329	16	18	23	0	0	19	405
2012	320	11	4	25	0	0	24	384
2013	326	6	13	27	0	0	26	398
2014	272	11	12	36	1	0	36	368
2015	292	10	16	35	1	0	32	386
2016	287	15	19	39	1	0	29	390
2017	280	12	18	41	2	0	19	372
2018	267	11	12	46	0	0	14	350
2019	244	11	15	51	0	1	16	338
2020	235	6	15	48	1	0	16	321
2021	204	11	9	49	1	0	17	291
2022	211	9	15	56	1	1	15	308
2023	218	13	16	51	0	1	19	318

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 Aquidneck School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	258	n/a	n/a	13.6
1989	254	n/a	n/a	2.4
1990	297	n/a	n/a	6.4
1991	264	15.7	16.8	4.9
1992	259	14.0	18.5	7.7
1993	263	14.2	18.5	7.6
1994	260	18.0	14.4	11.2
1995	302	18.2	16.6	10.6
1996	302	18.2	16.6	10.6
1997	285	18.9	15.1	12.3
1998	296	20.3	14.6	12.5
1999	312	21.4	14.6	13.1
2000	306	25.2	12.1	10.5
2001	325	23.3	13.9	8.3
2002	391	n/a	n/a	10
2003	391	n/a	n/a	10
2004	371	25.0	14.8	11.3
2005	375	25.0	15.0	10.1
2006	347	31.0	11.2	11.2
2007	337	21.0	16.0	12.5
2008	309	22.5	13.7	9.7
2009	318	20.1	11.7	11.3
2010	405	28.0	14.4	23
2011	405	27.8	14.5	23
2012	384	30.0	12.8	20.3
2013	398	24.2	16.4	24.9
2014	368	25.6	14.3	22.8
2015	386	24.0	16.0	22.3
2016	390	26.0	15.0	25.4
2017	372	25.6	14.5	26.3
2018	350	25.6	13.6	21.4
2019	338	24.8	13.6	23.4
2020	321	24.4	13.1	18.7
2021	291	24.2	12.0	14.1
2022	308	24.0	12.8	12
2023	318	23.4	13.5	20.1

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 Aquidneck School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	258	n/a	n/a	13.6
1989	254	n/a	n/a	2.4
1990	297	n/a	n/a	6.4
1991	264	15.7	16.8	4.9
1992	259	14.0	18.5	7.7
1993	263	14.2	18.5	7.6
1994	260	18.0	14.4	11.2
1995	302	18.2	16.6	10.6
1996	302	18.2	16.6	10.6
1997	285	18.9	15.1	12.3
1998	296	20.3	14.6	12.5
1999	312	21.4	14.6	13.1
2000	306	25.2	12.1	10.5
2001	325	23.3	13.9	8.3
2002	391	n/a	n/a	10
2003	391	n/a	n/a	10
2004	371	25.0	14.8	11.3
2005	375	25.0	15.0	10.1
2006	347	31.0	11.2	11.2
2007	337	21.0	16.0	12.5
2008	309	22.5	13.7	9.7
2009	318	20.1	11.7	11.3
2010	405	28.0	14.4	23
2011	405	27.8	14.5	23
2012	384	30.0	12.8	20.3
2013	398	24.2	16.4	24.9
2014	368	25.6	14.3	22.8
2015	386	24.0	16.0	22.3
2016	390	26.0	15.0	25.4
2017	372	25.6	14.5	26.3
2018	350	25.6	13.6	21.4
2019	338	24.8	13.6	23.4
2020	321	24.4	13.1	18.7
2021	291	24.2	12.0	14.1
2022	308	24.0	12.8	12
2023	318	23.4	13.5	20.1

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 Aquidneck School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$98 (0.7%)	$14,172 (99.3%)	$14,270
2019	$177 (1.2%)	$14,748 (98.8%)	$14,925
2020	$237 (1.6%)	$14,504 (98.4%)	$14,741
2021	$418 (2.5%)	$16,518 (97.5%)	$16,935

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aquidneck School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 73^rd of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 86^th of 167 Elementary schools	8.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Aquidneck School)	61.8	39.1	22.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Middletown)	46.3	41.8	4.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	47.9	36.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Aquidneck School)	36.5	31.9	4.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Middletown)	32.6	30.4	2.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	36.1	34.5	1.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	338	318	5.9%
African American	11	13	18.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	15	16	6.7%
Hispanic	51	51
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	244	218	10.7%
Two or More Races	16	19	18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.4%	20.1%	3.2%

Schools Near Aquidneck School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSA Science (2024)	RICAS English Language Arts (2024)							RICAS Mathematics (2024)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSA Science All Grades	RICAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	RICAS Mathematics 4th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 6th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 7th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 8th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Aquidneck School	Public	PK, KG-3	70 Reservoir Avenue	Middletown	02842	Newport County	Middletown	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 847-4921	318	23	13.5	20.1%	218 (68.6%)	13 (4.1%)	51 (16.0%)	16 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (6.0%)	56.2	61^st of 166 public elementary schools	63.3%		45.7	86^th of 167 public elementary schools	48.5%	25		44.4							42.1							$16,935	$418	$16,518
Claiborne Pell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	35 Dexter Street	Newport	02840	Newport County	Newport	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 842-1900	697	66	10.5	69.7%	243 (34.9%)	66 (9.5%)	268 (38.5%)	14 (2.0%)	18 (2.6%)	2 (0.3%)	86 (12.3%)	17.7	141^st of 166 public elementary schools	15.1%		13.7	151^st of 167 public elementary schools	9.6%	10		26.0	10.4					17.9	27.1	15.7					21.2	$17,849	$2,166	$15,683
Gaudet Learning Academy	Public	4-5	1113 Aquidneck Ave.	Middletown	02842	Newport County	Middletown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 846-6395	287	22	13.1	36.2%	188 (65.5%)	14 (4.9%)	45 (15.7%)	14 (4.9%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (8.0%)								(n/a)	36.1		41.4	29.2				35.4		26.3	18.8				22.4	$14,039	$633	$13,406
Forest Avenue School	Public	K-3	315 Forest Avenue	Middletown	02842	Newport County	Middletown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 849-9434	281	22	12.7	32.7%	162 (57.7%)	19 (6.8%)	54 (19.2%)	19 (6.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (9.3%)	47.4	82^nd of 166 public elementary schools	50.6%		50.1	75^th of 167 public elementary schools	55.1%	7		37.3							40.6							$16,865	$1,219	$15,646
Jamestown School-Melrose	Public	PK, KG-4	76 Melrose Avenue	Jamestown	02835	Newport County	Jamestown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 423-7020	224	20	11.0	5.8%	209 (93.3%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.5%)	94.5	6^th of 166 public elementary schools	96.4%		94.1	8^th of 167 public elementary schools	95.2%	2		91.2	65.8					77.8		59.0					78.1	$18,200	$1,490	$16,710
Wilbur and McMahon Schools	Public	PK, KG-8	28 Commons	Little Compton	02837	Newport County	Little Compton	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 592-0363	200	28	7.0	7.0%	188 (94.0%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.5%)	96.5	2^nd of 166 public elementary schools	98.8%		96.4	6^th of 167 public elementary schools	96.4%	4	54.8	71.4	85.0	70.0	66.7	70.4	50.0	68.8	78.6	90.0	80.0	66.7	51.9	31.8	65.9	$25,915	$859	$25,056
Melville School	Public	PK, KG-4	1351 West Main Road	Portsmouth	02871	Newport County	Portsmouth	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 683-1650	328	27	11.9	13.1%	267 (81.4%)	6 (1.8%)	21 (6.4%)	8 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.9%)	94.1	7^th of 166 public elementary schools	95.8%		86	28^th of 167 public elementary schools	83.2%	21		64.6	62.5					63.6	67.7	76.8					71.9	$16,674	$751	$15,923
Howard Hathaway School	Public	K-4	53 Tallman Avenue	Portsmouth	02871	Newport County	Portsmouth	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 683-0500	422	30	14.2	17.3%	349 (82.7%)	6 (1.4%)	34 (8.1%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (6.4%)	84.6	29^th of 166 public elementary schools	82.5%		81.6	32^nd of 167 public elementary schools	80.8%	3		47.9	56.1					52.3	58.9	67.1					63.2	$14,405	$656	$13,749
Hamilton School	Public	K-5	25 Salisbury Avenue	North Kingstown	02852	Washington County	North Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 268-6520	423	27	15.8	12.1%	376 (88.9%)	2 (0.5%)	11 (2.6%)	10 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.7%)	92	13^th of 166 public elementary schools	92.2%		90.7	14^th of 167 public elementary schools	91.6%	1	60.0	74.6	54.5	52.3				60.3	67.2	61.8	57.6				62.2	$14,193	$370	$13,824
Fort Barton School	Public	K-4	99 Lawton Avenue	Tiverton	02878	Newport County	Tiverton	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 624-6114	190	19	10.1	14.2%	165 (86.8%)	7 (3.7%)	6 (3.2%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.7%)	94	8^th of 166 public elementary schools	95.2%		89.7	19^th of 167 public elementary schools	88.6%	11		74.2	61.9					67.1	77.4	59.5					67.1	$17,166	$466	$16,699

Frequently Asked Questions about Aquidneck School

What schools do graduates of Aquidneck School attend?

Students who attend Aquidneck School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gaudet Middle School
High : Middletown High School

What district is Aquidneck School in?

Middletown

What is the racial makeup of Aquidneck School?

Students at Aquidneck School are 69% White, 16% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 4% African American.

How many students attend Aquidneck School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 318 students attended Aquidneck School.

Is Aquidneck School a good school?

Aquidneck School ranks 61^st of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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