Central Falls School District
School District · Central Falls, Rhode Island
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,539
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,539
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
How this district compares
Rhode Island rank
#29 of 38
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Rhode Island avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,315
+$1,638 vs Rhode Island median
District size
2,539 students
Typical than Rhode Island median
The short answer
Central Falls ranks #29 of 38 Rhode Island districts by overall school rating. Central Falls's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ella Risk School (7.6/10), Raices Dual Language Academy (7.0/10), and Calcutt Middle School (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +13.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Central Falls schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Central Falls
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ella Risk School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Raices Dual Language Academy | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Calcutt Middle School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Raices Upper Dual Language Acd | 5.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Veterans Memorial Elementary | 4.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Central Falls SR High | 3.7 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Central Falls
Central Falls is a Central Falls, Rhode Island school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 2,539 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. District-level spending was $22,315 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Central Falls demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ella Risk School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Central Falls students show an average math proficiency of 13.9% and ELA proficiency of 19.0%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Central Falls, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Central Falls with test data.
Schools in Central Falls
7 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Rhode Island
- City
- Central Falls
- Total Enrollment
- 2,539
- Teachers (FTE)
- 189
- District spending per student
- $22,315NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 26.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Central Falls?
Central Falls has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Central Falls?
The average composite rating for Central Falls is 6.0/10. 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 Central Falls?
Central Falls's district-level spending was $22,315 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 Central Falls?
The average student-teacher ratio in Central Falls is 13.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Central Falls?
Ella Risk School is the highest-rated school in Central Falls with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Central Falls?
Across schools in Central Falls with test data, the average math proficiency is 13.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 19.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Central Falls compare to other districts in Rhode Island?
Central Falls has an average school rating of 6.0/10 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 13.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 19.0%
How we rate schools
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Compare Central Falls 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)
- Achievement First Rhode Island (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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