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Centredale School

Centredale School rates 8.2, among the strongest elementary schools in North Providence, where the rated median is 6.3.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
8.2this school

8.2 on a one-to-ten scale; the North Providence median is 6.3.

#41 of 303 schools in Rhode Island · North Providence: 5 elementary schools rated, median 6.3

The brief

A North Providence elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 41 of 303 schools in Rhode Island and 1 of 8 in North Providence.

Centredale School is listed in North Providence, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math35%1 point above the Rhode Island average of 34%2025 RICAS
Reading31%3 points below the Rhode Island average of 34%2025 RICAS
Proficiency has improved 6 points since 2024, reaching 33% in 2025, across a 2-year record (2024–2025).2025 RICAS; 44 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.4
50% of the rating
Academics
6.0
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.3
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 RICAS · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2025 RICAS · Medium confidence
  • 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)
State assessments · 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 02911; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Centredale School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$85,803
Median home value
$319,300
Median rent
$1,480/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
65.7%
Poverty rate
9.5%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02911; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
70
Very Walkable
Bike Score
30
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
734/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for North Providence. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (North Providence), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
38.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Centredale Schoolthis school
    8.2
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Centredale School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Centredale School serve?

Centredale School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Centredale School?

Centredale School has an enrollment of approximately 220 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Centredale School?

The student-teacher ratio at Centredale School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Centredale School rank in RI?

Centredale School ranks #41 of 303 schools in RI.

What is Centredale School's MySchoolScout rating?

Centredale School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Centredale School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Centredale School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Centredale School a charter school?

No, Centredale School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Centredale School a Title I school?

No, Centredale School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Centredale School?

38.2% of students at Centredale 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
220
Student-teacher ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Providence County
Rank in district
#1 of 8
Schools in district
8
District spending per student
$19,022
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.2%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 02911)
14,963
Area average commute
24.9 min
Area median age
41.2

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

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.