Central Falls

The Central Falls school district in Rhode Island consists of 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. These schools serve a diverse student population, with Hispanic students making up the largest racial group. However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, with all schools ranking in the bottom 10% of schools statewide and consistently low academic performance across the board.

Among the standout schools, Raices Dual Language Academy stands out for its high percentage of Hispanic students (72.4%) and strong English Language Arts proficiency rates, particularly in grade 3. In contrast, G. Harold Hunt School has the lowest student-teacher ratio (10.5) among the elementary schools, which may contribute to its high per-student spending of $40,063.

The data reveals that the schools in Central Falls face significant challenges, including consistently low statewide rankings, extremely low proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to state averages, and high rates of economic disadvantage, with free and reduced-price lunch recipients ranging from 80.77% to 97.26%. While funding varies widely, from $12,483 per student at Calcutt Middle School to $40,063 per student at G. Harold Hunt School, these disparities suggest that addressing the district's challenges will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that goes beyond just funding.