Summary:
The North Providence school district in Rhode Island consists of 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 31 out of 60 in the state and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Within the district, a few schools stand out. Birchwood Middle School consistently ranks among the top 25 middle schools in the state with a 3-star rating, and has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the other schools. North Providence High School also ranks among the top 26 high schools in the state with a 3-star rating, and has strong performance in English Language Arts, with 48.4% of 11th graders proficient or better, compared to the district and state averages.
However, the district as a whole struggles with proficiency rates, with most schools performing below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The schools in the district have relatively high free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 32.9% to 43.72%, suggesting a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The data also suggests a potential correlation between higher spending per student and better academic outcomes, as seen with the higher-performing schools.
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