Harry Kizirian Elementary School
Harry Kizirian Elementary School serves 567 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Harry Kizirian Elementary School 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 28%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 36%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Harry Kizirian Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
Harry Kizirian Elementary School's student population of 567 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 567 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Harry Kizirian Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Harry Kizirian Elementary School is 0.61, which is more 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) |
Overall Testing Rank | #243 out of 287 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10% | 28% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 36% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 58% | 25% |
| Black | 21% | 9% |
| White | 8% | 58% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 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, middle school and elementary school to Harry Kizirian Elementary School is Times2 Academy (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Providence Times2 Academy Charter School
Math: 12% | Reading: 20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 726 students10
0.2 miles
50 Fillmore Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094 0.2 K-12 726 - Providence Nathanael Greene Middle School Math: 16% | Reading: 18%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,006 student10
0.3 miles
721 Chalkstone Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9347 0.3 6-8 1,006 - Providence Paul Cuffee Charter School Charter School
Math: 20% | Reading: 18%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 784 students10
0.5 miles
459 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 453-2626 0.5 K-12 784 - Providence R.i. School For The Deaf Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 67 students10
0.8 miles
One Corliss Park
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 222-3525 0.8 PK-12 67 - Providence Esek Hopkins Middle School Math: 5% | Reading: 9%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 544 students10
0.9 miles
480 Charles Street
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 456-9203 0.9 6-8 544
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