Middle Schools in North Providence

The North Providence area is home to two middle schools, Birchwood Middle School and Dr. Edward Ricci School, both serving grades 6-8. Based on the available data, Birchwood Middle School appears to be the standout performer in the area, consistently ranking higher in statewide rankings and outperforming the other school and the North Providence district average on key academic metrics.

Birchwood Middle School has ranked 30th out of 66 Rhode Island middle schools in the 2024-2025 school year, compared to Dr. Edward Ricci School's 38th ranking. Additionally, Birchwood Middle School outperforms Dr. Edward Ricci School and the North Providence district in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels, as well as in science proficiency.

Other key metrics show that Birchwood Middle School has a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.7, compared to 13 at Dr. Edward Ricci School, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance. While Dr. Edward Ricci School spends slightly more per student, this does not seem to translate into better outcomes compared to Birchwood Middle School, suggesting the latter may be more effectively allocating its resources to support student learning.