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Foster-Glocester School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,265 students in Foster-Glocester School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in Foster-Glocester School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
2 Schools
313 Schools
# Students
1,265 Students
133,879 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
10,399 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Foster-Glocester School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 62 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 62 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
31%
Graduation Rate
93%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
31%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
89%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,990 is higher than the state median of $22,389. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,721 is higher than the state median of $21,601. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,990
$22,389
Spending / Student
$22,721
$21,601
Best Foster-Glocester School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ponaganset High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
137 Anan Wade Road
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 710-7500
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 710-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Ponaganset Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7 Rustic Hill Road
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 710-7500
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 710-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Foster-Glocester School District?
Foster-Glocester School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,265 students.
What is the rank of Foster-Glocester School District?
Foster-Glocester School District is ranked #20 out of 62 school districts in Rhode Island (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Foster-Glocester School District?
89% of Foster-Glocester School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Foster-Glocester School District?
Foster-Glocester School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is Foster-Glocester School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,721 is higher than the state median of $21,601. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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