Esek Hopkins Middle School vs. Birchwood Middle School
Should I attend Esek Hopkins Middle School or Birchwood Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Esek Hopkins Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Birchwood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 492 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 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to 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 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 397 students in grades 6-8, Birchwood Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
492 students
397 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#283 out of 288 schools in RI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#132 out of 288 schools in RI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
38%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
168
117
Grade 7 Students
131
135
Grade 8 Students
193
145
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
63%
24%
% Black
19%
17%
% White
8%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%