Capt. Isaac Paine El. School vs Ponaganset Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School
Foster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
241 students
Ponaganset Middle School
North Scituate · Public middle · Grades 6–8
396 students
| Measure | Capt. Isaac Paine El. School Foster, Rhode Island | Ponaganset Middle School North Scituate, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #73 of 172 | #16 of 58 |
| National rank | #24032 of 50,301 | #5890 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 241 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 25.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 29% |
| city | Foster | North Scituate |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ponaganset Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.1 vs 51.6).
- •Capt. Isaac Paine El. School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Ponaganset Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Capt. Isaac Paine El. School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.4).
- •Ponaganset Middle School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 241.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Capt. Isaac Paine El. School better than Ponaganset Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ponaganset Middle School ranks higher (58.1 vs 51.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Capt. Isaac Paine El. School and Ponaganset Middle School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Foster and North Scituate in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School: 241. Ponaganset Middle School: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capt. Isaac Paine El. School and Ponaganset Middle School rank in Rhode Island?
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School is 73rd of 172 and Ponaganset Middle School is 16th of 58 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).