Samuel W. Bridgham Middle School serves 603 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 26% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 37% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
603 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)26%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)37%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
69%
30%
Black
13%
9%
White
7%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% RI state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% RI state average).
How many students attend Samuel W. Bridgham Middle School?
603 students attend Samuel W. Bridgham Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Samuel W. Bridgham Middle School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Samuel W. Bridgham Middle School?
Samuel W. Bridgham Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Samuel W. Bridgham Middle School offer ?
Samuel W. Bridgham Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Samuel W. Bridgham Middle School part of?
Samuel W. Bridgham Middle School is part of Providence School District.
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