Middle Schools in Achievement First Rhode Island

The Achievement First Rhode Island district operates two middle schools in the state: AF Providence Mayoral Middle and AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle School. These schools serve students in grades 5-8 and are part of the broader Achievement First network of public charter schools.

Based on the available data, AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle School appears to be the stronger performer of the two schools. In the 2024-2025 school year, Iluminar ranked 35th out of 66 Rhode Island middle schools, compared to Providence Mayoral Middle which ranked 31st. Iluminar also has a higher 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, while Providence is rated 2 stars. Iluminar outperforms Providence on several key test score metrics, including higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts across all grade levels and in 6th and 8th grade math.

However, both schools show room for improvement, with proficiency rates in the 20-30% range for most subjects and grade levels. This suggests the Achievement First Rhode Island district as a whole may need to focus on strengthening its academic programs and supports to help students achieve at higher levels. Additionally, the difference in free/reduced lunch rates between the two schools, with Iluminar serving a more economically advantaged student population, may contribute to the performance gap and is worth further investigation.