Capt. Isaac Paine El. School vs Scituate Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 9.3 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
Scituate Middle School
North Scituate · Public middle · Grades 6–8
260 students
| Measure | Capt. Isaac Paine El. School Foster, Rhode Island | Scituate Middle School North Scituate, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #73 of 172 | #13 of 58 |
| National rank | #24032 of 50,301 | #5272 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 241 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 21.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 33% |
| city | Foster | North Scituate |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scituate Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 51.6).
- •Scituate Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Scituate Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Scituate Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.9% vs 25.3%).
- •Scituate Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.5).
- •Scituate Middle School is the larger school with 260 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Capt. Isaac Paine El. School better than Scituate Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Scituate Middle School ranks higher (61.0 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 Scituate Middle School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Foster and North Scituate in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School: 241. Scituate Middle School: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capt. Isaac Paine El. School and Scituate Middle School rank in Rhode Island?
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School is 73rd of 172 and Scituate Middle School is 13th of 58 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).