Serving 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Raices Dual Language Academy 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 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 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in RI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Raices Dual Language Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Raices Dual Language Academy's student population of 247 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Raices Dual Language Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raices Dual Language Academy is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#283 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
12%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
74%
29%
Black
5%
9%
White
8%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raices Dual Language Academy's ranking?
Raices Dual Language Academy is ranked #283 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Raices Dual Language Academy?
247 students attend Raices Dual Language Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Raices Dual Language Academy students are Hispanic, 12% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raices Dual Language Academy?
Raices Dual Language Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Raices Dual Language Academy offer ?
Raices Dual Language Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Raices Dual Language Academy part of?
Raices Dual Language Academy is part of Central Falls School District.
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