Charles N. Fortes Academy
Charles N. Fortes Academy serves 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 56%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 71%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Charles N. Fortes Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Charles N. Fortes Academy's student population of 345 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Charles N. Fortes Academy is 0.55, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)34%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)45%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
64%
25%
Black
19%
9%
White
7%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, RI Dept. of Education
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