Founders Academy
Founders Academy serves 134 students in grades 6-8.
Founders Academy 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 30%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Founders Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Founders Academy's student population of 134 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
134 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Founders Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 290 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Founders Academy is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#259 out of 290 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
2%
3%

Hispanic
16%
25%

Black
8%
9%

White
64%
58%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, RI Dept. of Education
School Reviews
Review Founders Academy. 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
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
53 TUCKER HILL RD
UXBRIDGE, MA$639,900- 3 Beds | 2.5 Baths
- (7.62 miles from school)
-
124 ZACHARY LN
ATTLEBORO, MA$749,900- 5 Beds | 3.5 Baths
- (9.44 miles from school)
-
5 NORBERT WAY
ATTLEBORO, MA$525,000- 3 Beds | 1.5 Baths
- (9.60 miles from school)
-
14 LOMBARDI CIR #14
MILFORD, MA$399,000- 2 Beds | 2.5 Baths
- (9.69 miles from school)
Recent Articles

Missing Children: Why Public Schools Need to Improve Security Policies
Learn about the case of Kyle Horman, a child who went missing while on campus, and how this tragedy is prompting public schools to reevaluate their security measures.

Paupers and Princes: Economic Inequality at Public Schools
The economic divide between our nation's public school students is growing wider and deeper. Learn about a new federal report that reveals the growing ranks of poverty-stricken public schools.

Can You Afford a Stellar Public School Education?
Dissect "America's Best Schools for Your Housing Buck" and learn about the top ranked public schools in America in cities where the median home price is as low as $200,000.