East Providence

The East Providence school district consists of 10 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district serves a diverse community, with schools ranging in performance from top-ranked elementary schools to lower-performing middle and high schools.

The standout schools in the district are Myron J. Francis Elementary and Waddington School, which consistently rank among the top elementary schools in Rhode Island. These schools have significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Agnes B. Hennessey School and Kent Heights School appear to be the lowest-performing schools in the district, with lower proficiency rates and lower rankings.

The data reveals a significant gap in academic performance between the top-performing elementary schools and the lower-performing ones, suggesting the need for a closer examination of best practices at the high-performing schools and potential interventions at the lower-performing ones. Additionally, the two middle schools, Edward Martin and Riverside, have similar performance levels that are below the state averages, indicating a need to focus on improving the quality of instruction and support at the middle school level. The district's only high school, East Providence High School, also struggles with consistently low proficiency rates, particularly in Mathematics, and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.