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James L. Mcguire School vs. Joseph A. Whelan School

Should you attend James L. Mcguire School or Joseph A. Whelan 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
James L. Mcguire School
55 Central Avenue, North Provi
North Providence, RI 02911
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Joseph A. Whelan School
1440 Mineral Spring Avenue
Providence, RI 02904
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

James L. Mcguire School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Joseph A. Whelan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 403 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James L. Mcguire 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 245 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joseph A. Whelan 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
403 students
245 students
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This chart illustrates the total number of students at Joseph A. Whelan School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Joseph A. Whelan School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
20 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Joseph A. Whelan School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at James L. Mcguire School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Providence School District and the state of Rhode Island, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Joseph A. Whelan School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Providence School District and the state of Rhode Island, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#193 out of 289 schools in RI
(Bottom 50%)
#177 out of 289 schools in RI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of James L. Mcguire School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Joseph A. Whelan School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in RI)(22-23 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in RI)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James L. Mcguire School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Providence School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Joseph A. Whelan School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Providence School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in RI)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in RI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James L. Mcguire School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Providence School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Joseph A. Whelan School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Providence School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in RI)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in RI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James L. Mcguire School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the North Providence School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Joseph A. Whelan School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the North Providence School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of James L. Mcguire School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Joseph A. Whelan School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
75
46
Grade 1 Students
71
27
Grade 2 Students
75
40
Grade 3 Students
63
47
Grade 4 Students
69
46
Grade 5 Students
50
39

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at James L. Mcguire School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the North Providence School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Joseph A. Whelan School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the North Providence School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at James L. Mcguire School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Providence School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Joseph A. Whelan School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Providence School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
30%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at James L. Mcguire School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Providence School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Joseph A. Whelan School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Providence School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
14%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at James L. Mcguire School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Providence School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Joseph A. Whelan School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Providence School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
46%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at James L. Mcguire School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Providence School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Joseph A. Whelan School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Providence School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at James L. Mcguire School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Providence School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Joseph A. Whelan School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Providence School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.68
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of James L. Mcguire School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Providence School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Joseph A. Whelan School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Providence School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at James L. Mcguire School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Providence School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Joseph A. Whelan School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Providence School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at James L. Mcguire School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Providence School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Joseph A. Whelan School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Providence School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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