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#123 of 302 schools in RI

Top 40% in state

Rini Middle College

High School · Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College · Providence, RI

A Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College charter high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

150 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903

  • Math 5% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.82 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$21,743
Chronic Absenteeism43.9%

Students at Rini Middle College score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.

Math Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2011–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 20% in 2022.

Show all 12 years
2011
Math
3%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
5%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 24 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

40.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Rini Middle College 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 98Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 78Excellent Transit
  • Bike 84Very 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

$62,987

Median home value

$365,600

Median rent

$1,640/mo

College educated

53.2%

Homeownership

21.9%

Poverty rate

20.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02903; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$21,743NCES 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.

Rini Middle College is listed in Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rini Middle College

Rini Middle College is a public high school in Providence, RI, part of Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College, serving approximately 428 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #123 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rini Middle College

What grades does Rini Middle College serve?

Rini Middle College serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Rini Middle College?

Rini Middle College has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rini Middle College?

The student-teacher ratio at Rini Middle College is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rini Middle College rank in RI?

Rini Middle College ranks #123 of 302 schools in RI.

What is Rini Middle College's MySchoolScout rating?

Rini Middle College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Rini Middle College?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rini Middle College has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Is Rini Middle College a charter school?

Yes, Rini Middle College is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Rini Middle College a Title I school?

No, Rini Middle College is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rini Middle College?

40.7% of students at Rini Middle College 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
428
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Providence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.9%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 02903)
12,309
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
35.1
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 02903; 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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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