Silver Spring School

120 Silver Spring Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 219 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Silver Spring School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 219 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 50% in RI
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Silver Spring School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

School Overview

Silver Spring School's student population of 219 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
219 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Silver Spring School ranks within the top 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver Spring School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (RI)
#109 out of 289 schools
(Top 50%)
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35-39%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Silver Spring School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Silver Spring School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Silver Spring School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
10%
3%
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Hispanic
16%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Silver Spring School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
9%
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White
48%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Silver Spring School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Silver Spring School and the public school average diversity score of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Silver Spring School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Silver Spring School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silver Spring School's ranking?
Silver Spring School is ranked #109 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Silver Spring School?
219 students attend Silver Spring School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Silver Spring School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver Spring School?
Silver Spring School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Silver Spring School offer ?
Silver Spring School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Silver Spring School part of?
Silver Spring School is part of East Providence School District.
In what neighborhood is Silver Spring School located?
Silver Spring School is located in the Riverside neighborhood of East Providence, RI.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 219 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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