East Providence School District
School District · East Providence, Rhode Island
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,540
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,540
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Evaluating East Providence?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge East Providence 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.
Orlo Avenue School
East Providence · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Myron J. Francis Elementary
Rumford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Silver Spring School
East Providence · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Rhode Island rank
#22 of 38
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Rhode Island avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,540
$1,137 vs Rhode Island median
District size
5,314 students
Much larger than Rhode Island median
The short answer
East Providence ranks #22 of 38 Rhode Island districts by overall school rating. East Providence's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Orlo Avenue School (8.0/10), Myron J. Francis Elementary (7.9/10), and Silver Spring School (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.0/10 despite 61% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among East Providence schools.
Top-Rated Schools in East Providence
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlo Avenue School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Myron J. Francis Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Silver Spring School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Kent Heights School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Emma G. Whiteknact School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Agnes B. Hennessey School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Waddington School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | East Providence High | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Edward Martin Middle | 4.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Riverside Middle School | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About East Providence
East Providence is a East Providence, Rhode Island school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 5,314 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. The district invests $19,540 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, East Providence demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Orlo Avenue School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, East Providence students show an average math proficiency of 36.3% and ELA proficiency of 46.4%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in East Providence, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in East Providence with test data.
Schools in East Providence
11 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Rhode Island
- City
- East Providence
- Total Enrollment
- 5,314
- Teachers (FTE)
- 404
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in East Providence?
East Providence has 11 schools in total — 7 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 East Providence?
The average composite rating for East Providence is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in East Providence?
East Providence spends $19,540 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in East Providence?
The average student-teacher ratio in East Providence is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in East Providence?
Orlo Avenue School is the highest-rated school in East Providence with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in East Providence?
Across schools in East Providence with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does East Providence compare to other districts in Rhode Island?
East Providence has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 11 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.4%
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Compare East Providence with neighboring districts in the state.
- Providence (39)
- Cranston (23)
- Warwick (19)
- Pawtucket (16)
- Woonsocket (10)
- Cumberland (9)
- Chariho (8)
- Coventry (8)
- Johnston (8)
- North Kingstown (8)
- North Providence (8)
- Achievement First Rhode Island (7)
- Central Falls (7)
- Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy (6)
- Barrington (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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