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#46 of 302 schools in RI

Top 15% in state

Orlo Avenue School

Elementary School · East Providence · East Providence, RI

An East Providence elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

25 Orlo Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
District spending per student$19,540
Chronic Absenteeism20.9%

Students at Orlo Avenue School score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

60.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Orlo Avenue 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 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated759/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East 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

$60,838

Median home value

$309,600

Median rent

$1,165/mo

College educated

25%

Homeownership

54.2%

Poverty rate

15.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02914; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Emma G. Whiteknact SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7K–50.6 mi227Compare →
Ocean State Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3privatePK–60.6 mi68Compare →
Providence Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–120.8 mi339Compare →
Sacred Heart SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9privateK–80.8 mi128Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

East Providence

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#1 of 11
District spending per student
$19,540NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Orlo Avenue School is listed in East Providence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Orlo Avenue School

Orlo Avenue School is a public elementary school in East Providence, RI, part of East Providence, serving approximately 234 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #46 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Orlo Avenue School

What grades does Orlo Avenue School serve?

Orlo Avenue School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Orlo Avenue School?

Orlo Avenue School has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Orlo Avenue School?

The student-teacher ratio at Orlo Avenue School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Orlo Avenue School rank in RI?

Orlo Avenue School ranks #46 of 302 schools in RI.

What is Orlo Avenue School's MySchoolScout rating?

Orlo Avenue School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Orlo Avenue School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Orlo Avenue School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Orlo Avenue School a charter school?

No, Orlo Avenue School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Orlo Avenue School a Title I school?

No, Orlo Avenue School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orlo Avenue School?

60.7% of students at Orlo Avenue 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
234
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Providence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.9%
Area population (ZIP 02914)
21,397
Area average commute
19.9 min
Area median age
45.8
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 02914; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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