Esek Hopkins Middle School

480 Charles Street
Providence, RI 02904
(School attendance zone shown in map)
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 398 students in grades 6-8, Esek Hopkins Middle 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 is 3% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in RI
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : Esek Hopkins Middle's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Providence, RI, encompassing approximately 20.6 square miles. Typically, families can expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone edge being 3.1 miles and the furthest edge located 5.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Esek Hopkins Middle School's student population of 398 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

Esek Hopkins Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Esek Hopkins Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (RI)
#287 out of 287 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

3%
29%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

4%
33%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

6-9%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
2%
1%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
3%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
67%
31%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Black
18%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

White
5%
50%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
5%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
95%
0.52

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
74.9%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
45%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Esek Hopkins Middle School's ranking?
Esek Hopkins Middle School is ranked #287 out of 287 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Esek Hopkins Middle School often compared to?
Esek Hopkins Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Birchwood Middle School, West Broadway Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% RI state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Esek Hopkins Middle School?
398 students attend Esek Hopkins Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Esek Hopkins Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Esek Hopkins Middle School?
Esek Hopkins Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Esek Hopkins Middle School offer ?
Esek Hopkins Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Esek Hopkins Middle School part of?
Esek Hopkins Middle School is part of Providence School District.
In what neighborhood is Esek Hopkins Middle School located?
Esek Hopkins Middle School is located in the Charles neighborhood of Providence, RI.

School Reviews

Review Esek Hopkins Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : Esek Hopkins Middle's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Providence, RI, encompassing approximately 20.6 square miles. Typically, families can expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone edge being 3.1 miles and the furthest edge located 5.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Request Information

Related School Videos

Quick Links