Below Average
#258 of 302 schools in RI
Gilbert Stuart Middle School
Middle School · Providence · Providence, RI
A Providence middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
188 Princeton Avenue, Providence, RI 02907
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 9% proficient (2022)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gilbert Stuart Middle School score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 6% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 19% (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
74.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gilbert Stuart 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 77Very Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,935/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (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
$49,564
Median home value
$311,600
Median rent
$1,136/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
37.4%
Poverty rate
22.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02907; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Preparatory CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | 5–8 | 0.5 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| Community Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | 4–8 | 0.7 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle SchCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | 5–8 | 0.9 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| Paul Cuffee Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 187 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Providence
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #34 of 37
- District spending per student
- $25,050NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gilbert Stuart Middle School is listed in Providence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gilbert Stuart Middle School
Gilbert Stuart Middle School is a public middle school in Providence, RI, part of Providence, serving approximately 469 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #258 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gilbert Stuart Middle School
What grades does Gilbert Stuart Middle School serve?
Gilbert Stuart Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Gilbert Stuart Middle School?
Gilbert Stuart Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Stuart Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Stuart Middle School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gilbert Stuart Middle School rank in RI?
Gilbert Stuart Middle School ranks #258 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Gilbert Stuart Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gilbert Stuart Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Gilbert Stuart Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gilbert Stuart Middle School has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gilbert Stuart Middle School a charter school?
No, Gilbert Stuart Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gilbert Stuart Middle School a Title I school?
No, Gilbert Stuart Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gilbert Stuart Middle School?
74.6% of students at Gilbert Stuart 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
- 469
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 95.3%
- Phone
- (401) 456-9340
- Area population (ZIP 02907)
- 31,427
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 02907; 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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