Birchwood Middle School
Tel:
(401)233-1120
- Birchwood Middle School serves 442 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 29% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 38% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 40%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 41%.
School Overview
- Birchwood Middle School's student population of 442 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 442 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Birchwood Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Birchwood Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (RI) |
| Overall School Rank | #141 out of 284 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 33% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 40% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 25% |
| Black | 15% | 8% |
| White | 62% | 59% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | North Providence School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Providence Stephen Olney School Grades: K-5 | 282 students
0.3 miles
1378 Douglas Avenue
Providence, RI 02904
(401)233-1160 0.3 K-5 282 - Providence Joseph A. Whelan School Grades: K-5 | 257 students
0.4 miles
1440 Mineral Spring Avenue
Providence, RI 02904
(401)233-1180 0.4 K-5 257 - Providence North Providence High School Grades: 9-12 | 951 students
0.6 miles
1828 Mineral Spring Avenue
Providence, RI 02904
(401)233-1150 0.6 9-12 951 - Providence Marieville School Grades: K-5 | 247 students
1.1 miles
1135 Mineral Spring Avenue
Providence, RI 02904
(401)725-0099 1.1 K-5 247 - Providence E-cubed Academy Grades: 9-12 | 374 students
1.2 miles
812 Branch Avenue
Providence, RI 02904
(401)456-0694 1.2 9-12 374
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