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Block Island School

Summary:

Block Island School is an alternative public school serving grades 1-12 with a total enrollment of 130 students, located on the island of Block Island, Rhode Island and part of the New Shoreham school district.

As an alternative school, Block Island School likely offers a unique educational approach or specialized programs to cater to the needs of its student population. The school's test scores are generally on par with or exceed the scores of the overall New Shoreham district, and in several grade levels, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly higher than the Rhode Island state average. Additionally, Block Island School has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5.8 to 6.6 students per teacher, and a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $28,849 to $32,489 over the past four school years.

Interestingly, Block Island School has a very low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 2.31% to 3.88% over the past three school years, which is significantly lower than the state average. This suggests that the school serves a relatively affluent student population, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. Overall, Block Island School appears to be a high-performing alternative school that offers a unique educational experience to its students.


Detail:

Public, Alternative 1-12

 High Street
       Block Island, RI  02807

(401) 466-5600

District: New Shoreham

SchoolDigger Rank:
59th of 166 Rhode Island Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $28,849 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  6.2 Help
Number of students:  130

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.2%
Hispanic:
20.8%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  2.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Block Island School ranks better than 64.5% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.72. (See more...)
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Compare Details Block Island School ranks better than 64.1% of middle schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.59. (See more...)
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Compare Details Block Island School ranks better than 55.7% of high schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.2%), Hispanic (20.8%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 2.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Block Island School is 6.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Block Island School is $28,849.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Block Island School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Block Island School 23rd of 64 Rhode Island public middle schools. (See Block Island School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Block Island School 27th of 61 Rhode Island public high schools. (See Block Island School in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Block Island School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 78.80 34th 169 79.9%
2010 83.07 25th 169 85.2%
2011 72.71 50th 165 69.7%
2012 83.30 27th 165 83.6%
2013 76.44 47th 165 71.5%
2014 74.59 41st 159 74.2%
2015 52.37 82nd 169 51.5%
2016 51.99 85th 170 50.0%
2019 75.90 41st 169 75.7%
2021 74.31 41st 166 75.3%
2022 77.00 40th 166 75.9%
2023 61.77 61st 167 63.5%
2024 58.72 59th 166 64.5%
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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Block Island School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 66.55 19th 49 61.2%
2014 74.02 15th 49 69.4%
2015 49.45 26th 59 55.9%
2016 66.79 18th 59 69.5%
2017 61.84 20th 57 64.9%
2019 13.51 50th 61 18.0%
2021 75.48 12th 62 80.6%
2022 69.30 18th 60 70.0%
2023 71.08 18th 64 71.9%
2024 64.59 23rd 64 64.1%
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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Block Island School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 95.29 3rd 49 93.9%
2010 91.90 4th 50 92.0%
2014 79.86 10th 47 78.7%
2016 95.61 3rd 57 94.7%
2017 85.20 6th 56 89.3%
2018 53.59 26th 57 54.4%
2019 58.28 22nd 59 62.7%
2021 55.61 26th 59 55.9%
2023 49.77 29th 60 51.7%
2024 52.69 27th 61 55.7%
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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Block Island School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 102 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 105
1989 98 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 104
1990 100 2 n/a 4 1 n/a n/a 0 107
1991 107 2 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 117
1992 110 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 116
1993 113 2 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 125
1994 109 0 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 118
1995 121 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1996 121 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1997 130 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 134
1998 131 1 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 140
1999 138 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 144
2000 120 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 126
2001 123 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 130
2002 130 1 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2003 130 1 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2004 128 1 4 18 0 n/a n/a 0 151
2005 123 0 5 12 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2006 120 0 6 12 0 n/a n/a 0 138
2007 131 1 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2008 135 1 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2009 120 1 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2010 115 0 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 126
2011 118 0 0 9 0 0 1 0 128
2012 106 0 0 6 0 0 2 0 114
2013 100 0 0 7 0 1 3 0 111
2014 102 0 0 7 0 1 2 0 112
2015 99 0 0 13 0 3 2 0 117
2016 94 0 0 13 0 3 2 0 112
2017 96 0 0 19 0 2 2 0 119
2018 92 0 0 24 0 2 2 0 120
2019 105 2 0 22 0 2 2 0 133
2020 100 2 0 25 0 2 5 0 134
2021 114 1 1 23 0 2 6 0 147
2022 99 1 0 27 0 0 2 0 129
2023 99 1 0 27 0 0 3 0 130

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 Block Island School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 105 n/a n/a 4.8
1989 104 n/a n/a 2.9
1990 107 n/a n/a n/a
1991 117 16.6 7.0 0
1992 116 15.0 7.7 1.7
1993 125 22.6 5.5 1.6
1994 118 19.0 6.2 4.2
1995 126 22.0 5.7 1.6
1996 126 22.0 5.7 1.6
1997 134 19.0 7.1 4.5
1998 140 19.0 7.4 3.6
1999 144 23.0 6.3 5.6
2000 126 24.0 5.3 9.5
2001 130 22.8 5.7 9.2
2002 140 n/a n/a 7.1
2003 140 n/a n/a 7.1
2004 151 22.0 6.9 9.3
2005 140 29.6 4.7 7.9
2006 138 26.0 5.3 8
2007 147 13.6 10.8 9.5
2008 146 21.6 6.8 9.6
2009 133 23.8 4.7 10.5
2010 126 23.0 5.4 11.9
2011 128 24.0 5.3 12.5
2012 114 26.0 4.3 8.8
2013 111 16.8 6.6 13.5
2014 112 16.5 6.7 10.7
2015 117 19.0 6.1 18.8
2016 112 23.0 4.8 16.1
2017 119 22.6 5.2 17.6
2018 120 22.6 5.3 18.3
2019 133 21.6 6.1 15.8
2020 134 23.0 5.8 20.9
2021 147 22.0 6.6 n/a
2022 129 22.0 5.8 3.9
2023 130 20.9 6.2 2.3

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 Block Island School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 105 n/a n/a 4.8
1989 104 n/a n/a 2.9
1990 107 n/a n/a n/a
1991 117 16.6 7.0 0
1992 116 15.0 7.7 1.7
1993 125 22.6 5.5 1.6
1994 118 19.0 6.2 4.2
1995 126 22.0 5.7 1.6
1996 126 22.0 5.7 1.6
1997 134 19.0 7.1 4.5
1998 140 19.0 7.4 3.6
1999 144 23.0 6.3 5.6
2000 126 24.0 5.3 9.5
2001 130 22.8 5.7 9.2
2002 140 n/a n/a 7.1
2003 140 n/a n/a 7.1
2004 151 22.0 6.9 9.3
2005 140 29.6 4.7 7.9
2006 138 26.0 5.3 8
2007 147 13.6 10.8 9.5
2008 146 21.6 6.8 9.6
2009 133 23.8 4.7 10.5
2010 126 23.0 5.4 11.9
2011 128 24.0 5.3 12.5
2012 114 26.0 4.3 8.8
2013 111 16.8 6.6 13.5
2014 112 16.5 6.7 10.7
2015 117 19.0 6.1 18.8
2016 112 23.0 4.8 16.1
2017 119 22.6 5.2 17.6
2018 120 22.6 5.3 18.3
2019 133 21.6 6.1 15.8
2020 134 23.0 5.8 20.9
2021 147 22.0 6.6 n/a
2022 129 22.0 5.8 3.9
2023 130 20.9 6.2 2.3

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 Block Island School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $198 (0.6%) $32,291 (99.4%) $32,489
2019 $459 (1.5%) $30,229 (98.5%) $30,688
2020 $408 (1.3%) $30,724 (98.7%) $31,133
2021 $534 (1.9%) $28,315 (98.1%) $28,849

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Block Island School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 41st of 169 Elementary schoolsRanks 61st of 167 Elementary schools
 12.3%
Ranks 50th of 61 Middle schoolsRanks 18th of 64 Middle schools
 53.8%
Ranks 22nd of 59 High schoolsRanks 29th of 60 High schools
 11%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Block Island School)72.746.2
 26.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Shoreham)72.746.2
 26.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)47.936.8
 11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Block Island School)45.57.7
 37.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Shoreham)45.57.7
 37.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)36.134.5
 1.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Block Island School)1020
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Shoreham)1020
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)24.520.8
 3.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Block Island School)71.445.5
 25.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (New Shoreham)71.445.5
 25.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)60.155.3
 4.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Block Island School)7.118.2
 11.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (New Shoreham)7.118.2
 11.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)3127.2
 3.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Block Island School)70.840
 30.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (New Shoreham)70.840
 30.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Block Island School)42.336.7
 5.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Shoreham)42.336.7
 5.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students133130
 2.3%
African American21
 50%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2227
 22.7%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White10599
 5.7%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.8%2.3%
 13.5%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 130 students attended Block Island School.

Students at Block Island School are 76% White, 21% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Block Island School ranks 59th of 166 Rhode Island alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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