A
Very Good
90/100

Fort Barton School

📚 K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 99 Lawton Avenue, Tiverton, RI 02878
Overall
A
90/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 62% · Math 52% proficient · 80th percentile in Rhode Island
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Rhode Island schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

90
Repit Score
out of 100
172
Students
enrolled
10.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$23K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%80/100reading 81st percentile, math 79th percentile among Rhode Island elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%94/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 10% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Rhode Island schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +2 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Rhode Island. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency62% (+19 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency52% (+20 pts vs. state avg 32%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Rhode Island state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%52%reading +11 pts, math +10 pts76th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 99 Lawton Avenue
City Tiverton
ZIP Code 02878
District 4401050
NCES School ID 440105000357
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 02878

Understanding the community around Fort Barton School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $92,444
Per Capita Income $48,796
Poverty Rate 3.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 45.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.0%
High School or Higher 92.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $333,800
Median Rent $1,190
Owner-Occupied 78.0%
Renter-Occupied 22.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Fort Barton School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 88.4%
Hispanic/Latino 4.1%
Two or More Races 4.7%
Black 1.2%
Asian 1.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 172
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Fort Barton School?
Fort Barton School has a Repit School Score of 90 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Fort Barton School?
Fort Barton School has 172 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1.
What grades does Fort Barton School serve?
Fort Barton School serves grades K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Fort Barton School receive per student?
Fort Barton School receives $22,923 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Fort Barton School in 02878 ▼
Avg Home Value
$557,558
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,231
1-Year Change
+5.2%
% Renters
22.0%

Other Schools in 02878

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026