Serving 569 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Learning Community 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 15% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Learning Community's student population of 569 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
569 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The Learning Community ranks within the bottom 50% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Learning Community is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#206 out of 287 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
81%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.6%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Learning Community's ranking?
The Learning Community is ranked #206 out of 287 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% RI state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend The Learning Community?
569 students attend The Learning Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of The Learning Community students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Learning Community?
The Learning Community has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does The Learning Community offer ?
The Learning Community offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Learning Community part of?
The Learning Community is part of Learning Community School District.
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