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#127 of 302 schools in RI
Top 42% in state
West Broadway Middle School
Middle School · Providence · Providence, RI
A Providence middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
29 Bainbridge Avenue, Providence, RI 02909
- Math 4% proficient (2022)
- Reading 11% proficient (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Broadway Middle School score 8% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 5%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 8% across the 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 10% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where West Broadway Middle 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 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 87Very 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
$63,950
Median home value
$283,800
Median rent
$1,258/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
39.2%
Poverty rate
22.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02909; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Cuffee Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 0.0 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| Providence Preparatory CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | 5–8 | 0.5 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| Urban Collaborative ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 7–8 | 0.8 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Af Providence Mayoral MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.4 | 5–8 | 1.0 mi | 405 | Compare → |
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.
Providence
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #10 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
West Broadway Middle School is listed in Providence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Broadway Middle School
West Broadway Middle School is a public middle school in Providence, RI, part of Providence, serving approximately 499 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #127 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Broadway Middle School
What grades does West Broadway Middle School serve?
West Broadway Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend West Broadway Middle School?
West Broadway Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 499 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Broadway Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Broadway Middle School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Broadway Middle School rank in RI?
West Broadway Middle School ranks #127 of 302 schools in RI.
What is West Broadway Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Broadway Middle School 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 West Broadway Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Broadway Middle School has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is West Broadway Middle School a charter school?
No, West Broadway Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Broadway Middle School a Title I school?
No, West Broadway Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Broadway Middle School?
86.8% of students at West Broadway Middle 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 499
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.1%
- Phone
- (401) 456-9102
- Area population (ZIP 02909)
- 44,445
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 02909; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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