Bernon Heights School

Summary:

Bernon Heights School is an elementary school located in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, serving 403 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Rhode Island elementary schools, with significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state and district averages.

Bernon Heights School's academic performance is a concern, with only 9.6% of 3rd-grade students proficient in ELA and 20.1% proficient in Mathematics, compared to 37.8% and 39.1% statewide, respectively. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64.02% to 70.2%, suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in the academic outcomes. In contrast, nearby schools in neighboring districts, such as North Smithfield Elementary, Blackstone Valley Prep Element, Northern Lincoln Elementary, and John J. McLaughlin Cumberland, have significantly higher academic performance.

The challenges faced by Bernon Heights School are not unique to the school, as other Woonsocket district schools, such as Leo A. Savoie School, Globe Park School, Harris School, and Kevin K. Coleman School, also perform poorly on academic measures. The district's low ranking and 0-star rating from SchoolDigger indicate systemic challenges that may be impacting the performance of individual schools within the district.

Detail:

Public K-5

657 Logee Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895

(401) 767-4864

District: Woonsocket

SchoolDigger Rank:
154^th of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,372

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 391

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.9%

Hispanic:

23.5%

African American:

11.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bernon Heights School ranks worse than 92.8% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks 2^nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Woonsocket School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.76. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.9%), Hispanic (23.5%), African American (11.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bernon Heights School is 14.4, which is the 3^rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Woonsocket School District. (See more...)

Compare Bernon Heights School employs 27 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bernon Heights School is $13,372, which is the 3^rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Woonsocket School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bernon Heights School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Woonsocket:

SchoolDigger ranks Woonsocket 58^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bernon Heights School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	28.88	127^th	169	24.9%
2010	52.97	91^st	169	46.2%
2011	52.12	93^rd	165	43.6%
2012	37.56	119^th	165	27.9%
2013	46.37	102^nd	165	38.2%
2014	33.39	118^th	159	25.8%
2015	39.35	109^th	169	35.5%
2016	35.09	118^th	170	30.6%
2017	28.67	122^nd	168	27.4%
2018	14.90	149^th	169	11.8%
2019	9.71	158^th	169	6.5%
2021	10.07	156^th	166	6.0%
2022	20.35	126^th	166	24.1%
2023	18.45	137^th	167	18.0%
2024	13.76	154^th	166	7.2%

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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bernon Heights School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	560	20	14	3	0	n/a	n/a	597
1989	554	14	19	12	0	n/a	n/a	599
1990	555	16	15	9	n/a	n/a	n/a	595
1991	539	21	21	11	0	n/a	n/a	592
1992	494	22	20	13	0	n/a	n/a	549
1993	499	21	21	15	1	n/a	n/a	557
1994	508	18	25	8	0	n/a	n/a	559
1995	505	15	20	27	0	n/a	n/a	567
1996	505	15	20	27	0	n/a	n/a	567
1997	492	22	23	14	0	n/a	n/a	551
1998	470	36	32	31	0	n/a	n/a	569
1999	462	35	33	38	0	n/a	n/a	568
2000	430	56	29	38	0	n/a	n/a	553
2001	440	45	38	52	1	n/a	n/a	576
2002	400	38	31	72	5	n/a	n/a	546
2003	400	38	31	72	5	n/a	n/a	546
2004	337	30	23	25	3	n/a	n/a	418
2005	316	28	22	28	3	n/a	n/a	397
2006	304	26	20	33	3	n/a	n/a	386
2007	295	34	17	37	1	n/a	n/a	384
2008	286	33	23	43	1	n/a	n/a	386
2009	256	35	24	39	1	n/a	n/a	355
2010	276	39	28	39	3	n/a	n/a	385
2011	283	39	25	68	0	3	16	434
2012	283	48	31	69	0	3	15	449
2013	290	49	23	64	3	3	17	449
2014	309	49	28	62	6	3	21	478
2015	292	44	26	68	6	2	31	469
2016	290	47	28	66	4	1	27	463
2017	281	47	32	62	2	0	25	449
2018	284	49	26	59	2	0	30	450
2019	256	44	30	85	3	0	30	448
2020	227	47	21	115	2	0	35	447
2021	204	38	17	111	3	1	32	406
2022	199	40	15	85	0	3	28	370
2023	215	44	14	89	0	6	35	403
2024	207	45	11	92	1	3	32	391

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bernon Heights School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	597	n/a	n/a	22.8
1989	599	n/a	n/a	23.7
1990	595	n/a	n/a	14.6
1991	592	27.3	21.6	22.3
1992	549	27.0	20.3	27.3
1993	557	30.8	18.1	26.9
1994	559	31.0	18.0	34.3
1995	567	33.0	17.2	36.2
1996	567	33.0	17.2	36.2
1997	551	28.0	19.7	39.9
1998	569	29.0	19.6	41.3
1999	568	32.4	17.5	50.7
2000	553	30.1	18.4	50.5
2001	576	33.7	17.1	49.1
2002	546	n/a	n/a	54.2
2003	546	n/a	n/a	54.2
2004	418	32.0	13.1	49
2005	397	17.0	23.4	56.4
2006	386	33.0	11.7	52.8
2007	384	19.0	20.2	57.6
2008	386	27.0	14.3	64.5
2009	355	23.0	11.1	61.1
2010	385	27.0	14.2	62.1
2011	434	29.0	14.9	58.5
2012	449	28.0	16.0	62.6
2013	449	23.2	19.3	67.7
2014	478	23.2	20.6	73.2
2015	469	22.0	21.3	68.7
2016	463	23.0	20.1	74.1
2017	449	25.3	17.6	72.6
2018	450	25.7	17.4	75.3
2019	448	25.2	17.7	77.7
2020	447	23.2	19.2	70
2021	406	23.7	17.0	70.2
2022	370	25.9	14.2	64.9
2023	403	26.9	14.9	64
2024	391	27.0	14.4	45

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 Bernon Heights School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	597	n/a	n/a	22.8
1989	599	n/a	n/a	23.7
1990	595	n/a	n/a	14.6
1991	592	27.3	21.6	22.3
1992	549	27.0	20.3	27.3
1993	557	30.8	18.1	26.9
1994	559	31.0	18.0	34.3
1995	567	33.0	17.2	36.2
1996	567	33.0	17.2	36.2
1997	551	28.0	19.7	39.9
1998	569	29.0	19.6	41.3
1999	568	32.4	17.5	50.7
2000	553	30.1	18.4	50.5
2001	576	33.7	17.1	49.1
2002	546	n/a	n/a	54.2
2003	546	n/a	n/a	54.2
2004	418	32.0	13.1	49
2005	397	17.0	23.4	56.4
2006	386	33.0	11.7	52.8
2007	384	19.0	20.2	57.6
2008	386	27.0	14.3	64.5
2009	355	23.0	11.1	61.1
2010	385	27.0	14.2	62.1
2011	434	29.0	14.9	58.5
2012	449	28.0	16.0	62.6
2013	449	23.2	19.3	67.7
2014	478	23.2	20.6	73.2
2015	469	22.0	21.3	68.7
2016	463	23.0	20.1	74.1
2017	449	25.3	17.6	72.6
2018	450	25.7	17.4	75.3
2019	448	25.2	17.7	77.7
2020	447	23.2	19.2	70
2021	406	23.7	17.0	70.2
2022	370	25.9	14.2	64.9
2023	403	26.9	14.9	64
2024	391	27.0	14.4	45

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 Bernon Heights School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$957 (10.4%)	$8,207 (89.6%)	$9,164
2019	$996 (9.3%)	$9,730 (90.7%)	$10,725
2020	$1,203 (11.5%)	$9,215 (88.5%)	$10,418
2021	$2,085 (15.6%)	$11,287 (84.4%)	$13,372

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bernon Heights School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 158^th of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 137^th of 167 Elementary schools	11.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bernon Heights School)	14.1	19	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Woonsocket)	17.8	14.4	3.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	47.9	36.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bernon Heights School)	11.8	19.4	7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Woonsocket)	14.7	15.9	1.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	36.1	34.5	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bernon Heights School)	9.5	18.6	9.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Woonsocket)	14.8	13.7	1.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	37.2	33.3	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bernon Heights School)	10.8	15.9	5.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Woonsocket)	14.9	15	0.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	32.6	36	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bernon Heights School)	15.3	21.4	6.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Woonsocket)	13	10.8	2.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	39.1	35.1	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bernon Heights School)	21.2	20	1.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Woonsocket)	17.8	9.5	8.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	30.1	30	0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bernon Heights School)	13.1	19.7	6.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Woonsocket)	14.1	11.1	3%
All Grades Mathematics (Bernon Heights School)	14.8	18.4	3.6%
All Grades Mathematics (Woonsocket)	11.9	10	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	448	403	10%
African American	44	44
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	30	14	53.3%
Hispanic	85	89	4.7%
Pacific Islander	0	6
White	256	215	16%
Two or More Races	30	35	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	77.7%	64%	13.7%

Schools Near Bernon Heights School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSA Science (2024)	RICAS English Language Arts (2024)							RICAS Mathematics (2024)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSA Science All Grades	RICAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	RICAS Mathematics 4th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 6th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 7th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 8th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bernon Heights School	Public	K-5	657 Logee Street	Woonsocket	02895	Providence County	Woonsocket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 767-4864	391	27	14.4	45.0%	207 (52.9%)	45 (11.5%)	92 (23.5%)	11 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	32 (8.2%)	13.8	154^th of 166 public elementary schools	7.2%		18.4	137^th of 167 public elementary schools	18.0%	17	13.9	14.1	6.1	8.3				9.6	21.1	21.2	18.1				20.1	$13,372	$2,085	$11,287
RISE Prep Mayoral Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	30 Cumberland Street	Woonsocket	02895	Providence County	RISE Prep Mayoral Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 765-5127	477	33	14.4	61.2%	228 (47.8%)	12 (2.5%)	146 (30.6%)	20 (4.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (14.5%)	34.5	99^th of 166 public elementary schools	40.4%		49.4	76^th of 167 public elementary schools	54.5%	23	25.7	33.3	28.1	19.6	26.0	33.3	43.2	30.1	30.0	35.7	21.1	20.0	21.4	36.4	27.5	$10,812	$1,803	$9,009
Globe Park School	Public	PK, KG-5	192 Avenue A	Woonsocket	02895	Providence County	Woonsocket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 767-4830	511	35	14.6	49.5%	258 (50.5%)	63 (12.3%)	147 (28.8%)	10 (2.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.1%)	11	156^th of 166 public elementary schools	6.0%		13.9	149^th of 167 public elementary schools	10.8%	7	7.5	22.1	12.6					12.8	16.3	9.2					9.7	$12,554	$1,919	$10,635
Harris School	Public	K-5	60 High School Street	Woonsocket	02895	Providence County	Woonsocket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 767-4856	391	25	15.6	52.7%	195 (49.9%)	43 (11.0%)	110 (28.1%)	13 (3.3%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	24 (6.1%)	9	159^th of 166 public elementary schools	4.2%		8.8	162^nd of 167 public elementary schools	3.0%	3	17.2	10.3	9.7	6.7				9.0	8.8	9.7	8.5				9.0	$13,569	$2,109	$11,460
Kevin K. Coleman School	Public	K-5	96 Second Avenue	Woonsocket	02895	Providence County	Woonsocket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 767-4859	279	19	14.6	48.7%	146 (52.3%)	29 (10.4%)	71 (25.4%)	13 (4.7%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.1%)	8.3	164^th of 166 public elementary schools	1.2%		9.7	156^th of 167 public elementary schools	6.6%	8	8.5										6.4					$14,330	$2,955	$11,376
Pothier-Citizens Elementary Campus	Public	PK, KG-5	250 Winthrop Street	Woonsocket	02895	Providence County	Woonsocket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 767-4850	799	58	13.7	53.6%	368 (46.1%)	68 (8.5%)	284 (35.5%)	31 (3.9%)	7 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	39 (4.9%)	7.7	165^th of 166 public elementary schools	0.6%		7.2	167^th of 167 public elementary schools	0.0%	2	8.9		5.4	10.8				6.4	5.5	8.1	8.8				7.5
Leo A. Savoie School	Public	K-5	990 Mendon Road	Woonsocket	02895	Providence County	Woonsocket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 767-4820	314	22	14.2	42.4%	167 (53.2%)	21 (6.7%)	79 (25.2%)	16 (5.1%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (8.9%)	22	134^th of 166 public elementary schools	19.3%		29.4	116^th of 167 public elementary schools	30.5%	18	16.9	15.2	25.5	14.3				18.3	17.0	30.9	18.5				22.2	$12,918	$1,902	$11,016
Blackstone Valley Prep Element	Public, Charter	K-4	3357 Mendon Rd.	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 335-3133	269	25	10.7	67.3%	39 (14.5%)	76 (28.3%)	134 (49.8%)	12 (4.5%)	4 (1.5%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	17.9	140^th of 166 public elementary schools	15.7%		27.8	123^rd of 167 public elementary schools	26.3%	17		18.5	19.2					18.9	20.4	21.2					20.8	$11,964	$1,094	$10,870
Northern Lincoln Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	315 New River Road	Manville	02838	Providence County	Lincoln	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 769-0261	530	40	13.2	39.4%	366 (69.1%)	46 (8.7%)	61 (11.5%)	33 (6.2%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	19 (3.6%)	57.8	60^th of 166 public elementary schools	63.9%		56.8	65^th of 167 public elementary schools	61.1%	5	47.3	35.8	32.9	28.4				32.3	46.3	36.8	44.6				42.4	$17,896	$2,277	$15,618
John J. McLaughlin Cumberland	Public	K-5	205 Manville Hill Road	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 658-1660	431	28	15.3	14.6%	286 (66.4%)	11 (2.6%)	54 (12.5%)	56 (13.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.3%)	77.4	40^th of 166 public elementary schools	75.9%		81	33^rd of 167 public elementary schools	80.2%	7	67.6	31.9	47.8	51.4				43.7	42.5	66.2	57.5				55.1	$13,450	$513	$12,937

Frequently Asked Questions about Bernon Heights School

Is Bernon Heights School a good school?

Bernon Heights School ranks in the bottom 7.2% of Rhode Island elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Bernon Heights School?

Students at Bernon Heights School are 53% White, 24% Hispanic, 12% African American, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Bernon Heights School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 391 students attended Bernon Heights School.

What district is Bernon Heights School in?

Woonsocket

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