Middle Schools in Achievement First Rhode Island

The Achievement First Rhode Island district operates two middle schools in the state, serving students in grades 5-8. These schools are located in high-poverty communities and have student populations that are predominantly Hispanic and African American.

Of the two schools, AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle School stands out as the stronger performer, ranking 30th out of 64 Rhode Island middle schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 45.5% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA and 33.3% of 8th graders proficient or better in Math. In contrast, AF Providence Mayoral Middle ranks 38th and has a 2-star rating, with lower proficiency rates across all grade levels.

Despite the performance gap between the two schools, both face challenges in meeting state proficiency standards, likely due to the high-poverty communities they serve. Over 65% of students at each school receive free or reduced-price lunch, and the student populations are predominantly students of color. These factors suggest the need for targeted strategies and additional resources to support academic achievement and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Achievement First Rhode Island district.