Overview of Joseph A. Whelan School:Joseph A. Whelan School is a public school located in North Providence, RI, which is in a large suburb setting. The student population of Joseph A. Whelan School is 256, and the school serves K-5. At Joseph A. Whelan School, 27% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 42% scored at or above that level for reading.

The school’s minority student enrollment is 42%. The student-teacher ratio is 15:1, which is worse than that of the district.

The student population is made up of 50% female students and 50% male students. The school enrolls 28% economically disadvantaged students. There are 17 equivalent full-time teachers.

Test Scores at Joseph A. Whelan School: At Joseph A. Whelan School, 27% of learners scored above or at the proficient (mastery) level for math, and 42% scored above or at that level for reading.

Juxtaposed with the district, the school performed better in math and better in reading, according to this measure. In North Providence, 33% of learners tested above or at the proficient (mastery) level for reading, and 21% tested above or at that level for math.

Joseph A. Whelan School did worse in math and better in reading in this measure juxtaposed with learners around the state. In Rhode Island, 39% of learners tested above or at the proficient (mastery) level for reading, and 31% tested above or at that level for math