Fogarty Memorial vs Melville School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 45 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fogarty Memorial
North Scituate · Public elementary · Grades K–5
318 students
Melville School
Portsmouth · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
316 students
| Measure | Fogarty Memorial North Scituate, Rhode Island | Melville School Portsmouth, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #23 of 172 | #13 of 172 |
| National rank | #8847 of 50,301 | #5682 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 318 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.6% | 15.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| city | North Scituate | Portsmouth |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melville School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 73.6).
- •Fogarty Memorial does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Melville School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Melville School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.8% vs 17.6%).
- •Melville School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.1).
- •Fogarty Memorial is the larger school with 318 students compared with 316.
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 Fogarty Memorial better than Melville School?
On the Success Index (US), Melville School ranks higher (78.8 vs 73.6 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 Fogarty Memorial and Melville School?
About 45 km in a straight line, between North Scituate and Portsmouth in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fogarty Memorial: 318. Melville School: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fogarty Memorial and Melville School rank in Rhode Island?
Fogarty Memorial is 23rd of 172 and Melville School is 13th of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).