Park View Middle School vs. Western Hills Middle School
Should you attend Park View Middle School or Western Hills Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Park View Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 711 students in grades 6-8, Park View Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 727 students in grades 6-8, Western Hills Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
711 students
727 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
52 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#156 out of 287 schools in RI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#142 out of 287 schools in RI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
239
244
Grade 7 Students
236
240
Grade 8 Students
236
243
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
11%
8%
% Hispanic
39%
24%
% Black
6%
4%
% White
35%
55%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
11%