Serving 784 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Paul Cuffee Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 18% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
784 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)18%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
64%
29%
Black
21%
9%
White
7%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥90%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% RI state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paul Cuffee Charter School?
The graduation rate of Paul Cuffee Charter School is 90%, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 85%.
How many students attend Paul Cuffee Charter School?
784 students attend Paul Cuffee Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Paul Cuffee Charter School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul Cuffee Charter School?
Paul Cuffee Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Paul Cuffee Charter School offer ?
Paul Cuffee Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Paul Cuffee Charter School part of?
Paul Cuffee Charter School is part of Paul Cuffee Charter School District.
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