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#188 of 302 schools in RI
R.i. School for the Deaf
School · R.i. Sch for the Deaf · Providence, RI
A R.i. Sch for the Deaf school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
One Corliss Park, Providence, RI 02908
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at R.i. School for the Deaf score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 5% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 10% (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
63.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where R.i. School for the Deaf 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 41Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat 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
$74,341
Median home value
$293,800
Median rent
$1,381/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
46.5%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02908; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Groden CenterPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | 1–12 | 1.6 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Providence Hebrew Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| George N Hunt Campus SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 2.0 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Wheeler SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2 | PK–12 | 2.1 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.
R.i. Sch for the Deaf
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $109,551NCES 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.
R.i. School for the Deaf is listed in R.I. Sch for the Deaf; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About R.i. School for the Deaf
R.i. School for the Deaf is a public school in Providence, RI, part of R.i. Sch for the Deaf, serving approximately 76 students in grades 2nd-12th with a 3.6:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #188 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about R.i. School for the Deaf
What grades does R.i. School for the Deaf serve?
R.i. School for the Deaf serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.
How many students attend R.i. School for the Deaf?
R.i. School for the Deaf has an enrollment of approximately 76 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R.i. School for the Deaf?
The student-teacher ratio at R.i. School for the Deaf is 3.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does R.i. School for the Deaf rank in RI?
R.i. School for the Deaf ranks #188 of 302 schools in RI.
What is R.i. School for the Deaf's MySchoolScout rating?
R.i. School for the Deaf has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 R.i. School for the Deaf?
Based on loaded state assessment records, R.i. School for the Deaf has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is R.i. School for the Deaf a charter school?
No, R.i. School for the Deaf is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is R.i. School for the Deaf a Title I school?
No, R.i. School for the Deaf is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for R.i. School for the Deaf?
63.2% of students at R.i. School for the Deaf 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
- 2nd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 76
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.9%
- Phone
- (401) 222-3525
- Area population (ZIP 02908)
- 39,661
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
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 02908; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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