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Medway School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12

Serves Medway.

Students
2,158
Schools
4
Spent per student
$19,851
MA $26,530
Students per teacher
14:1
The gist

What stands out about Medway School District

  • School Grade A−: better than 82% of Rhode Island districts
  • Math proficiency 19 pts above the state
  • Reading / language arts 17 pts above the state
  • Graduation rate (4-year) 8 pts above the state
  • Spends 25% less per student than the MA average
  • 14 students per teacher

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Chepachet.

PK–52 elementary schoolsGlocester Elementary School District
6–8Ponaganset Middle SchoolFoster-Glocester Regional School District
9–12Ponaganset High SchoolFoster-Glocester Regional School District

Test scores vs. MA

2020–21
Math proficiency55%
State average 36%
Reading / language arts65%
State average 48.5%
Graduation rate (4-year)97%
State average 88.8%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$19,851 per student · 25% below MA
Spending
Classroom instruction 61%Support & administration 39%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 63%State 32%Federal 5%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
2,074’20
2,108’21
2,108’22
2,159’23
2,158’24

Up 4.1% since 2020.

Students
White 78%Hispanic 10%Asian 5%Two or more races 4%Black 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%

Schools in the district

4 public schools.

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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