Summary:
There is only one middle school located in the Providence Preparatory Charter district - the Providence Preparatory Charter school, which serves grades 5-8. The data suggests this school is struggling academically, with consistently low test scores across all grade levels and subject areas that fall well below the state averages.
Providence Preparatory Charter has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and is ranked 52 out of 66 Rhode Island middle schools for the 2024-2025 school year. The school's ELA proficiency rate is 16.5% compared to the state average of 30.8% - 34.8%, while its math proficiency rate is 10.9% compared to the state average of 26.4% - 31.6%. Science proficiency is also low at 8.7%. Despite spending over $19,000 per student, the school is not achieving strong academic results.
Other key metrics indicate the school faces significant challenges, including a 100% free/reduced lunch rate and a high student-teacher ratio of 225:1. The school's statewide ranking has also declined from 35th out of 64 middle schools in 2022-2023 to 52nd out of 66 middle schools in 2024-2025, suggesting a relative decline in performance compared to other schools in the state. Overall, the data points to the need for significant improvements in instructional quality, resource allocation, and overall school performance at Providence Preparatory Charter.
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