Achievement First Rhode Island School District
School District · Providence, Rhode Island
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 2 mid
Enrollment
2,846
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 2 mid
Enrollment
2,846
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Evaluating Achievement First Rhode Island?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Achievement First Rhode Island as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch
Cranston · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Achievement First Providence
Providence · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Af Providence Mayoral Middle
Providence · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Rhode Island rank
#37 of 38
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.9
below Rhode Island avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,480
$3,197 vs Rhode Island median
District size
2,846 students
Typical than Rhode Island median
The short answer
Achievement First Rhode Island ranks #37 of 38 Rhode Island districts by overall school rating. Achievement First Rhode Island's schools with real test data average 4.1/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch (6.4/10), Achievement First Providence (3.5/10), and Af Providence Mayoral Middle (3.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Achievement First Rhode Island
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch | 6.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Achievement First Providence | 3.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Af Providence Mayoral Middle | 3.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Achievement First Iluminar | 3.0 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Achievement First Rhode Island
Achievement First Rhode Island is a Providence, Rhode Island school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 2,846 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. District-level spending was $17,480 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.3/10, Achievement First Rhode Island demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.
In standardized testing, Achievement First Rhode Island students show an average math proficiency of 37.6% and ELA proficiency of 44.4%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools.
District Map
Schools in Achievement First Rhode Island, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Achievement First Rhode Island with test data.
Schools in Achievement First Rhode Island
7 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Rhode Island
- City
- Providence
- Total Enrollment
- 2,846
- Teachers (FTE)
- 193
- District spending per student
- $17,480NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Achievement First Rhode Island?
Achievement First Rhode Island has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Achievement First Rhode Island?
The average composite rating for Achievement First Rhode Island is 4.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Achievement First Rhode Island?
Achievement First Rhode Island's district-level spending was $17,480 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Achievement First Rhode Island?
The average student-teacher ratio in Achievement First Rhode Island is 14.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Achievement First Rhode Island?
Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch is the highest-rated school in Achievement First Rhode Island with a composite score of 6.4/10.
What are the test scores in Achievement First Rhode Island?
Across schools in Achievement First Rhode Island with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Achievement First Rhode Island compare to other districts in Rhode Island?
Achievement First Rhode Island has an average school rating of 4.3/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Rhode Island by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.4%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Compare Achievement First Rhode Island with neighboring districts in the state.
- Providence (39)
- Cranston (23)
- Warwick (19)
- Pawtucket (16)
- East Providence (12)
- Woonsocket (10)
- Cumberland (9)
- Chariho (8)
- Coventry (8)
- Johnston (8)
- North Kingstown (8)
- North Providence (8)
- Central Falls (7)
- Barrington (6)
- Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy (6)
- Bristol Warren (6)
- East Greenwich (6)
- Lincoln (6)
- West Warwick (6)
- Westerly (6)
- Burrillville (5)
- Exeter-west Greenwich (5)
- Middletown (5)
- Scituate (5)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Rhode Island Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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