Birchwood Middle School
Birchwood Middle School serves 444 students in grades 6-8.
Birchwood Middle School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 28%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 36%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Birchwood Middle School's student population of 444 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 444 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Birchwood Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Birchwood Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (RI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #217 out of 287 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 28% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 36% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 25% |
| Black | 13% | 9% |
| White | 59% | 58% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | North Providence School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, RI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Birchwood Middle School is North Providence High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Dr. Edward Ricci School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Stephen Olney School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- North Providence Stephen Olney School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 281 students10
0.3 miles
622 Woonasquatucket Avenue
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1160 0.3 K-5 281 - Providence Joseph A. Whelan School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 264 students10
0.4 miles
1440 Mineral Spring Avenue
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 233-1180 0.4 K-5 264 - Providence North Providence High School Math: 20% | Reading: 44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,034 student10
0.6 miles
1828 Mineral Spring Avenue
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 233-1150 0.6 9-12 1,034 - Providence E-cubed Academy Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 367 students10
1.2 miles
812 Branch Avenue
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 456-0694 1.2 9-12 367 - Johnston James L. Mcguire School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 220 students10
1.2 miles
7 Waveland Street
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-1135 1.2 K-5 220
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