Top Rankings
North Providence School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,400 students in North Providence School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in North Providence School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
8 Schools
315 Schools
# Students
3,400 Students
136,864 Students
# Teachers
266 Teachers
10,636 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
North Providence School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 60 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#30 out of 61 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Graduation Rate
90%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
# American Indian Students
15 Students
1,116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
119 Students
4,445 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
871 Students
39,142 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
29%
# Black Students
472 Students
12,121 Students
% Black Students
14%
9%
# White Students
1,719 Students
72,786 Students
% White Students
51%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
198 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
202 Students
6,757 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
76
2,819
# Students in K Grade:
236
9,683
# Students in 1st Grade:
228
9,584
# Students in 2nd Grade:
257
9,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
230
9,849
# Students in 4th Grade:
244
9,932
# Students in 5th Grade:
232
10,050
# Students in 6th Grade:
250
10,135
# Students in 7th Grade:
261
10,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
291
10,674
# Students in 9th Grade:
294
12,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
263
10,736
# Students in 11th Grade:
267
10,551
# Students in 12th Grade:
271
10,617
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,503 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,901. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,853 is less than the state median of $21,130. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,503
$21,901
Spending / Student
$19,853
$21,130
Best North Providence School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greystone School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Morgan Avenue
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1130
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1130
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #22.
North Providence High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1828 Mineral Spring Avenue
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 233-1150
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 233-1150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,095 students
Rank: #33.
Birchwood Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Birchwood Drive
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 233-1120
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 233-1120
Grades: 6-8
| 397 students
Rank: #44.
Dr. Edward Ricci School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 Intervale Avenue
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1170
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1170
Grades: 6-8
| 405 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Centredale School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
41 Angell Avenue
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1145
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1145
Grades: PK-5
| 206 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
James L. Mcguire School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
55 Central Avenue, North Provi
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1135
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1135
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #77.
Joseph A. Whelan School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1440 Mineral Spring Avenue
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 233-1180
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 233-1180
Grades: K-5
| 249 students
Rank: #88.
Stephen Olney School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1378 Douglas Avenue, North Pro
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 233-1160
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 233-1160
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Providence School District?
North Providence School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,400 students.
What is the rank of North Providence School District?
North Providence School District is ranked #28 out of 60 school districts in Rhode Island (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Providence School District?
51% of North Providence School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Providence School District?
North Providence School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is North Providence School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,853 is less than the state median of $21,130. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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