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#174 of 302 schools in RI
Nathan Bishop Middle
Middle School · Providence · Providence, RI
A Providence middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
101 Sessions Street, Providence, RI 02906
- Math 14% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nathan Bishop Middle score 18% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (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 27 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nathan Bishop Middle 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- 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
$102,796
Median home value
$582,700
Median rent
$1,729/mo
College educated
79.8%
Homeownership
50.1%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02906; 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 Hebrew Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| The Groden CenterPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | 1–12 | 0.3 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Lincoln SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 319 | Compare → |
| Wheeler SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 736 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Providence
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #19 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
Nathan Bishop Middle is listed in Providence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nathan Bishop Middle
Nathan Bishop Middle is a public middle school in Providence, RI, part of Providence, serving approximately 669 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #174 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nathan Bishop Middle
What grades does Nathan Bishop Middle serve?
Nathan Bishop Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Nathan Bishop Middle?
Nathan Bishop Middle has an enrollment of approximately 669 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nathan Bishop Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Nathan Bishop Middle is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nathan Bishop Middle rank in RI?
Nathan Bishop Middle ranks #174 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Nathan Bishop Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Nathan Bishop Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Nathan Bishop Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nathan Bishop Middle has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Nathan Bishop Middle a charter school?
No, Nathan Bishop Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nathan Bishop Middle a Title I school?
No, Nathan Bishop Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nathan Bishop Middle?
74.4% of students at Nathan Bishop Middle 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
- 669
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.5%
- Phone
- (401) 456-9344
- Area population (ZIP 02906)
- 26,327
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 02906; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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