A+
Excellent
95/100

Matunuck School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 380 Matunuck Beach Road, Wakefield, RI 02879
Overall
A+
95/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.7 grade levels above the U.S. average · 88th percentile in Rhode Island
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Rhode Island for achievement

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

95
Repit Score
out of 100
255
Students
enrolled
10.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$27K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%88/1001.7 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%97/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 7% 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 +9 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 proficiency57% (+25 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%57%reading +11 pts, math +15 pts80th 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 380 Matunuck Beach Road
City Wakefield
ZIP Code 02879
District 4401020
NCES School ID 440102000263
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 02879

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $112,409
Per Capita Income $56,957
Poverty Rate 3.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 54.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.3%
High School or Higher 94.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $468,300
Median Rent $1,268
Owner-Occupied 77.9%
Renter-Occupied 22.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Matunuck School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 82.8%
Hispanic/Latino 8.2%
Two or More Races 5.9%
Asian 1.6%
Black 0.4%
American Indian 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 255
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Matunuck School?
Matunuck School has a Repit School Score of 95 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 Matunuck School?
Matunuck School has 255 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1.
What grades does Matunuck School serve?
Matunuck School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Matunuck School receive per student?
Matunuck School receives $26,652 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Matunuck School in 02879 ▼
Avg Home Value
$740,436
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,570
1-Year Change
+8.8%
% Renters
22.1%

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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