Very Good
#56 of 302 schools in RI
Top 18% in state
Birchwood Middle School
Middle School · North Providence · North Providence, RI
A North Providence middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10 Birchwood Drive, North Providence, RI 02904
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 44% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Birchwood Middle School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 40% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Birchwood Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated748/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Providence), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,637
Median home value
$302,200
Median rent
$1,217/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
51.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02904; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George N Hunt Campus SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 1.5 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| R.i. School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 2–12 | 1.7 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Dr. Edward Ricci SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| Excel Academy Rhode IslandCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | 5–6 | 1.9 mi | 199 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
North Providence
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $19,022NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Birchwood Middle School is listed in North Providence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Birchwood Middle School
Birchwood Middle School is a public middle school in North Providence, RI, part of North Providence, serving approximately 365 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #56 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Birchwood Middle School
What grades does Birchwood Middle School serve?
Birchwood Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Birchwood Middle School?
Birchwood Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birchwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Birchwood Middle School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Birchwood Middle School rank in RI?
Birchwood Middle School ranks #56 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Birchwood Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Birchwood Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Birchwood Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Birchwood Middle School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Birchwood Middle School a charter school?
No, Birchwood Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Birchwood Middle School a Title I school?
No, Birchwood Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Birchwood Middle School?
43.6% of students at Birchwood Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 365
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.8%
- Phone
- (401) 233-1120
- Area population (ZIP 02904)
- 32,462
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02904; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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