Below Average
#242 of 302 schools in RI
Providence Preparatory Charter
Middle School · Providence Preparatory Charter · Providence, RI
A charter middle school in Providence, RI where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
155 Harrison Street, Providence, RI 02907
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 225:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Providence Preparatory Charter score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: -3%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Providence Preparatory Charter 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 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 75Very 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
$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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Stuart Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 469 | Compare → |
| Paul Cuffee Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| West Broadway Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 5–8 | 0.5 mi | 499 | Compare → |
| Community Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | 4–8 | 0.6 mi | 123 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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 Preparatory Charter
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $23,371NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Providence Preparatory Charter is listed in Providence Preparatory Charter; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Providence Preparatory Charter
Providence Preparatory Charter is a public middle school in Providence, RI, part of Providence Preparatory Charter, serving approximately 225 students in grades 5th-8th with a 225:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #242 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Providence Preparatory Charter
What grades does Providence Preparatory Charter serve?
Providence Preparatory Charter serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Providence Preparatory Charter?
Providence Preparatory Charter has an enrollment of approximately 225 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Providence Preparatory Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Providence Preparatory Charter is 225:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Providence Preparatory Charter rank in RI?
Providence Preparatory Charter ranks #242 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Providence Preparatory Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Providence Preparatory Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Providence Preparatory Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Providence Preparatory Charter has 22% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Providence Preparatory Charter a charter school?
Yes, Providence Preparatory Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Providence Preparatory Charter a Title I school?
No, Providence Preparatory Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Providence Preparatory Charter?
100.0% of students at Providence Preparatory Charter 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 225
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 225:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.2%
- Phone
- (401) 400-2748
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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