Achievement First Rhode Island

The Achievement First Rhode Island district operates 7 schools in the Providence area, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 alternative high school. The district serves a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 38.9% to 57.0%.

Among the district's schools, Achievement First Providence stands out as a top performer, with consistent improvement in its SchoolDigger rating and proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that significantly exceed the district and state averages, particularly in 3rd and 4th grades. The two AF Providence Mayoral Middle and AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle schools also rank among the highest in the state for middle schools.

However, the Achievement First schools generally lag behind state averages in proficiency, with the exception of Achievement First Providence. The district's spending per student is relatively high, ranging from $14,325 to $18,601 per student, but the mixed academic results suggest the need for more effective resource allocation and targeted interventions, especially in the early elementary grades where proficiency rates are particularly low.