Below Average
#265 of 302 schools in RI
James L. Mcguire School
Elementary School · North Providence · North Providence, RI
A North Providence elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
55 Central Avenue North Providence RI 02911, North Providence, RI 02911
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James L. Mcguire School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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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
37.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James L. Mcguire 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 71Very Walkable
- Bike 35Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George N Hunt Campus SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 0.3 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Centredale SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| Stephen Olney SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| Greystone SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 311 | 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.
North Providence
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 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
James L. Mcguire School is listed in North Providence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James L. Mcguire School
James L. Mcguire School is a public elementary school in North Providence, RI, part of North Providence, serving approximately 403 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #265 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 James L. Mcguire School
What grades does James L. Mcguire School serve?
James L. Mcguire School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend James L. Mcguire School?
James L. Mcguire School has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James L. Mcguire School?
The student-teacher ratio at James L. Mcguire School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James L. Mcguire School rank in RI?
James L. Mcguire School ranks #265 of 302 schools in RI.
What is James L. Mcguire School's MySchoolScout rating?
James L. Mcguire School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 James L. Mcguire School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James L. Mcguire School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is James L. Mcguire School a charter school?
No, James L. Mcguire School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James L. Mcguire School a Title I school?
No, James L. Mcguire School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James L. Mcguire School?
37.7% of students at James L. Mcguire 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 403
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.3%
- Phone
- (401) 233-1135
- 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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