Charles N. Fortes Academy
Tel:
(401) 278-0501
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 higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
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 Placements
Charles N. Fortes Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
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 declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-1 |
| Total Students | 345 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (RI) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 34% | 56% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 45% | 71% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| 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% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Providence School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, RI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Charles N. Fortes Academy is Highlander Charter (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Gilbert Stuart Middle School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Alfred Lima Senior El School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Providence Alfred Lima Senior El School Math: 10% | Reading: 14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 2-5 | 542 students10
0.1 miles
222 Daboll Street
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 278-0504 0.1 2-5 542 - Providence Leviton Dual Language School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 277 students10
0.1 miles
65 Greenwich Street
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 278-2872 0.1 K-5 277 - Providence Gilbert Stuart Middle School Math: 3% | Reading: 3%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 863 students10
0.2 miles
188 Princeton Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 456-9341 0.2 6-8 863 - Providence Asa Messer El. School Math: 19% | Reading: 19%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 527 students10
0.6 miles
1655 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9401 0.6 PK-4 527 - Providence Highlander Charter Charter School
Math: 10% | Reading: 16%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 534 students10
0.6 miles
42 Lexington Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 277-2600 0.6 PK-12 534
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