Summary:
The 02914 zip code of East Providence, Rhode Island is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the East Providence school district. While the district is ranked 26 out of 60 in the state and rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, the performance of individual schools within the district varies significantly.
Two elementary schools stand out as top performers: Kent Heights School and Emma G. Whiteknact School. Kent Heights had the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grades, with 41.9% and 47.2% of students proficient or better, respectively. Emma G. Whiteknact also performed well, with 35.6% of students proficient or better in Math. In contrast, other elementary schools like Silver Spring School and Orlo Avenue School lagged behind the district averages.
At the high school level, East Providence High School stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 84% for the 2022-2023 school year, despite having lower proficiency rates compared to the state averages. The data suggests that socioeconomic factors, such as the high free/reduced lunch rates at some schools, may play a role in student outcomes, and that middle school preparation may be an important factor in high school performance.
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