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East Providence School District

School District · East Providence, Rhode Island

Students: 5,314
Teachers (FTE): 404
Estimated Scores: 9%

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

11

7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,540

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.2:1

How this district compares

Rhode Island rank

#27 of 38

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

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

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 6.0/10, East Providence demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Myron J. Francis Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.

In standardized testing, East Providence students show an average math proficiency of 25.4% and ELA proficiency of 35.4%.

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

Math Proficiency 25.4%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 35.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in East Providence with test data.

District Details

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 6.0/10. 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?

Myron J. Francis Elementary is the highest-rated school in East Providence with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What are the test scores in East Providence?

Across schools in East Providence with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.4%. 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 6.0/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
25.4%
ELA Proficiency
35.4%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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