Below Average
#235 of 302 schools in RI
Governor Christopher Delsesto
Middle School · Providence · Providence, RI
A Providence middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
152 Springfield Street, Providence, RI 02909
- Math 2% proficient (2022)
- Reading 7% proficient (2022)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Governor Christopher Delsesto score 4% proficient, which is in line with what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 5% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (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
88.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Governor Christopher Delsesto 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 73Very Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$63,950
Median home value
$283,800
Median rent
$1,258/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
39.2%
Poverty rate
22.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02909; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Af Providence Mayoral MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.4 | 5–8 | 0.5 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Mount Pleasant AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 1.2 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Paul Cuffee Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| West Broadway Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 5–8 | 1.5 mi | 499 | 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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Providence
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #30 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
Governor Christopher Delsesto is listed in Providence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Governor Christopher Delsesto
Governor Christopher Delsesto is a public middle school in Providence, RI, part of Providence, serving approximately 647 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #235 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Governor Christopher Delsesto
What grades does Governor Christopher Delsesto serve?
Governor Christopher Delsesto serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Governor Christopher Delsesto?
Governor Christopher Delsesto has an enrollment of approximately 647 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Governor Christopher Delsesto?
The student-teacher ratio at Governor Christopher Delsesto is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Governor Christopher Delsesto rank in RI?
Governor Christopher Delsesto ranks #235 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Governor Christopher Delsesto's MySchoolScout rating?
Governor Christopher Delsesto has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Governor Christopher Delsesto?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Governor Christopher Delsesto has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Governor Christopher Delsesto a charter school?
No, Governor Christopher Delsesto is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Governor Christopher Delsesto a Title I school?
No, Governor Christopher Delsesto is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Governor Christopher Delsesto?
88.1% of students at Governor Christopher Delsesto 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
- 647
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.7%
- Phone
- (401) 278-0557
- Area population (ZIP 02909)
- 44,445
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 02909; 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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