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#227 of 302 schools in RI
Centredale School
Elementary School · North Providence · North Providence, RI
A North Providence elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
41 Angell Avenue, North Providence, RI 02911
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Centredale School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 27% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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
38.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Centredale 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 70Very Walkable
- Bike 30Somewhat 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
$85,803
Median home value
$319,300
Median rent
$1,480/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
65.7%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02911; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greystone SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| James L. Mcguire SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| George N Hunt Campus SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 0.8 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Graniteville SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK | 0.9 mi | 144 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
North Providence
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Centredale School is listed in North Providence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Centredale School
Centredale School is a public elementary school in North Providence, RI, part of North Providence, serving approximately 220 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #227 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Centredale School
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 #227 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Centredale School's MySchoolScout rating?
Centredale School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 220
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (401) 233-1145
- Area population (ZIP 02911)
- 14,963
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 02911; 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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