Middle Schools in North Providence

The North Providence area is home to two middle schools: Birchwood Middle School and Dr. Edward Ricci School. Based on the available data, Birchwood Middle School appears to be the standout performer, consistently ranking higher in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings and outperforming Dr. Edward Ricci School and the North Providence district average in key academic metrics such as English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency.

Birchwood Middle School ranks 25th out of 64 Rhode Island middle schools, compared to Dr. Edward Ricci School's rank of 35. Birchwood also has significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA (43.6% vs. 31.5% at Dr. Edward Ricci and 31.9% for the district), Mathematics (39.5% vs. 24.8% at Dr. Edward Ricci and 31.4% for the district), and Science (39.5% vs. 24.8% at Dr. Edward Ricci and 31.4% for the district). Additionally, Birchwood Middle School has a higher per-student spending of $14,093, compared to $12,633 at Dr. Edward Ricci, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance.

While both schools have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating similar socioeconomic demographics, Birchwood Middle School's consistent academic excellence suggests the school is effectively supporting student success despite these challenges. However, both schools have room for improvement in Mathematics proficiency, which could be an area of focus for the district to address.