Nathanael Greene Middle School
Tel:
(401) 456-9347
Nathanael Greene Middle School serves 1,006 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (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 18% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 36%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Nathanael Greene Middle 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 student:teacher ratio of 18:1 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).
Top Placements
Nathanael Greene Middle School 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
Nathanael Greene Middle School's student population of 1,006 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,006 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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School Comparison
Nathanael Greene Middle 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 Nathanael Greene Middle School is 0.52, 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) |
Overall Testing Rank | #233 out of 287 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 28% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 36% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 67% | 25% |
| Black | 18% | 9% |
| White | 7% | 58% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 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 and middle school to Nathanael Greene Middle School is Paul Cuffee Charter School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Harry Kizirian Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Providence Harry Kizirian Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 567 students
0.3 miles
60 Camden Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9369 0.3 K-5 567 - Providence Paul Cuffee Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 784 students
0.4 miles
459 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 453-2626 0.4 K-12 784 - Providence Times2 Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 726 students
0.6 miles
50 Fillmore Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094 0.6 K-12 726 - Providence Carl G. Lauro El. School Grades: K-5 | 829 students
0.9 miles
99 Kenyon Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9391 0.9 K-5 829 - Providence Robert F. Kennedy El. School Grades: PK-5 | 467 students
0.9 miles
195 Nelson Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9403 0.9 PK-5 467
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