AF Providence Mayoral Middle

Q: Is AF Providence Mayoral Middle a good school?

AF Providence Mayoral Middle ranks 41 st of 64 Rhode Island middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

AF Providence Mayoral Middle is a public charter middle school serving 405 students in grades 5-8 in Providence, Rhode Island. The school is part of the Achievement First Rhode Island district, which is ranked 41 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

AF Providence Mayoral Middle has consistently underperformed compared to the state and its own district averages on RICAS (Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System) tests for English Language Arts and Mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 22.6% of all grades were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 27.3% for the Achievement First Rhode Island district and 29.7% statewide for 5th grade. In Math, only 15.4% of all grades were proficient or better, compared to 21.4% for the district. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, from 31 out of 62 middle schools in 2020-2021 to 41 out of 64 in 2023-2024, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Interestingly, AF Providence Mayoral Middle's performance is significantly lower than that of nearby AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle School, which outperformed it on both ELA and Math RICAS tests in 2023-2024. For example, 34.8% of all grades at AF Iluminar were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 22.6% at AF Providence Mayoral. The school's declining performance and high poverty rates, with 68.64% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, are areas of concern that warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

370 Hartford Avenue
Providence, RI 02909

(401) 347-1120

District: Achievement First Rhode Island

SchoolDigger Rank:
41^st of 64 Rhode Island Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 405

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

73.8%

African American:

19.5%

White:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.6%

See top rated Rhode Island middle schools

Compare AF Providence Mayoral Middle to nearby middle schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details AF Providence Mayoral Middle ranks worse than 64.1% of middle schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.62. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (73.8%), African American (19.5%), White (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at AF Providence Mayoral Middle is 15.5. (See more...)

Compare AF Providence Mayoral Middle employs 26 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger Rankings:

AF Providence Mayoral Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks AF Providence Mayoral Middle 41^st of 64 Rhode Island public middle schools. (See AF Providence Mayoral Middle in the ranking list.)

Achievement First Rhode Island:

SchoolDigger ranks Achievement First Rhode Island 41^st of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for AF Providence Mayoral Middle?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for AF Providence Mayoral Middle

Compare

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	RI State Percentile
2021	36.28	31^st	62	50.0%
2022	34.68	33^rd	60	45.0%
2023	33.32	38^th	64	40.6%
2024	27.62	41^st	64	35.9%

See the entire list of Rhode Island Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for AF Providence Mayoral Middle.

If you have first-hand knowledge about AF Providence Mayoral Middle, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for AF Providence Mayoral Middle

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	6	17	2	72	0	3	100
2019	10	44	3	138	1	5	201
2020	11	72	4	210	2	7	306
2021	15	87	5	297	4	9	417
2022	12	86	6	289	2	10	405
2023	12	79	6	299	1	8	405

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at AF Providence Mayoral Middle

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	100	4.2	23.5	72
2019	201	6.2	32.1	78.6
2020	306	8.0	38.2	68.6
2021	417	18.0	23.1	0.7
2022	405	13.0	31.1	0.7
2023	405	26.0	15.5	68.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio AF Providence Mayoral Middle

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	100	4.2	23.5	72
2019	201	6.2	32.1	78.6
2020	306	8.0	38.2	68.6
2021	417	18.0	23.1	0.7
2022	405	13.0	31.1	0.7
2023	405	26.0	15.5	68.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on AF Providence Mayoral Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (AF Providence Mayoral Middle)	36.2	35	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Achievement First Rhode Island)	36.2	39.9	3.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	39.1	35.1	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (AF Providence Mayoral Middle)	41.5	30.6	10.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Achievement First Rhode Island)	41.5	27.7	13.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	30.1	30	0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (AF Providence Mayoral Middle)	62.5	14.1	48.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Achievement First Rhode Island)	62.5	24.4	38.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	39.1	31.9	7.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (AF Providence Mayoral Middle)	52.4	22	30.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Achievement First Rhode Island)	52.4	22.3	30.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	28	28.7	0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (AF Providence Mayoral Middle)	50	23.6	26.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Achievement First Rhode Island)	57.1	29.9	27.2%
All Grades Mathematics (AF Providence Mayoral Middle)	47.2	23.9	23.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Achievement First Rhode Island)	54	26.4	27.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	201	405	101.5%
African American	44	79	79.5%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	3	6	100%
Hispanic	138	299	116.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	10	12	20%
Two or More Races	5	8	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	78.6%	68.6%	10%

Schools Near AF Providence Mayoral Middle

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSA Science (2024)	RICAS English Language Arts (2024)					RICAS Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSA Science All Grades	RICAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 6th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 7th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 8th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
AF Providence Mayoral Middle	Public, Charter	5-8	370 Hartford Avenue	Providence	02909	Providence County	Achievement First Rhode Island	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 347-1120	405	26	15.5	68.6%	12 (3.0%)	79 (19.5%)	299 (73.8%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	27.6	41^st of 64 public middle schools	35.9%		33.3	38^th of 64 public middle schools	40.6%	3	19.9	19.0	34.3	14.3	23.2	22.6	14.9	21.4	15.2	10.2	15.4
Governor Christopher DelSesto	Public	6-8	152 Springfield Street	Providence	02909	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 278-0557	731	44	16.6	88.1%	55 (7.5%)	76 (10.4%)	530 (72.5%)	17 (2.3%)	7 (1.0%)	3 (0.4%)	30 (4.1%)								(n/a)					8.9							$15,665	$1,430	$14,235
Paul Cuffee Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	30 Barton Street	Providence	02909	Providence County	Paul Cuffee Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 453-2711	185	15	12.3	81.1%	9 (4.9%)	39 (21.1%)	121 (65.4%)	5 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	9 (4.9%)	16.9	50^th of 64 public middle schools	21.9%		21.5	47^th of 64 public middle schools	26.6%	3	11.1			7.9	21.0	10.2		12.9	14.3	11.1	12.8	$16,178	$1,731	$14,448
West Broadway Middle School	Public	5-8	29 Bainbridge Avenue	Providence	02909	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 456-9102	480	33	14.5	89.8%	40 (8.3%)	43 (9.0%)	349 (72.7%)	29 (6.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.1%)	14.6	54^th of 64 public middle schools	15.6%		9	61^st of 64 public middle schools	4.7%	7	14.4	12.0	10.3	5.2	16.0	10.4	9.5	17.4	6.6		9.9	$16,785	$2,088	$14,697
AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	85 Garfield Avenue	Cranston	02920	Providence County	Achievement First Rhode Island	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 347-1118	388	24	16.1	66.8%	9 (2.3%)	88 (22.7%)	269 (69.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.4%)	35.2	36^th of 64 public middle schools	43.8%		50.1	30^th of 64 public middle schools	53.1%	6	27.4	49.0	34.0	20.6	34.7	34.8	23.1	13.7	10.3	20.4	17.0
Providence Preparatory Charter	Public, Charter	5-8	155 Harrison Street	Providence	02907	Providence County	Providence Preparatory Charter	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 400-2748	175	7	26.9	98.3%	11 (6.3%)	37 (21.1%)	117 (66.9%)	4 (2.3%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	23.4	43^rd of 64 public middle schools	32.8%		35.6	35^th of 64 public middle schools	45.3%	8	22.9	17.6	7.4	12.9	22.2	14.5	13.5	7.5	25.8	20.4	16.6
Gilbert Stuart Middle School	Public	6-8	188 Princeton Avenue	Providence	02907	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 456-9340	683	55	12.5	87.1%	50 (7.3%)	92 (13.5%)	457 (66.9%)	45 (6.6%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.8%)	10.3	58^th of 64 public middle schools	9.4%		8.2	64^th of 64 public middle schools	0.0%	6			5.9		9.7	6.8						$14,730	$1,360	$13,369
Nathanael Greene Middle	Public	6-8	721 Chalkstone Avenue	Providence	02908	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 456-9347	808	52	15.5	84.7%	67 (8.3%)	135 (16.7%)	534 (66.1%)	39 (4.8%)	7 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	23 (2.8%)	25.5	42^nd of 64 public middle schools	34.4%		21.3	48^th of 64 public middle schools	25.0%	6	20.3		23.9	16.7	29.0	23.4		11.4	11.9	15.9	13.1	$15,515	$1,513	$14,002
Urban Collaborative Program	Public	7-8	75 Carpenter Street	Providence	02903	Providence County	Urban Collaborative	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 272-0881	131	11	11.9	62.6%	18 (13.7%)	25 (19.1%)	82 (62.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.8%)								(n/a)					5.6	5.1						$18,058	$2,720	$15,338
Hugh B. Bain Middle School	Public	6-8	135 Gansett Avenue	Cranston	02910	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 270-8010	561	51	10.9	67.7%	87 (15.5%)	33 (5.9%)	346 (61.7%)	65 (11.6%)	9 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.6%)	14.7	53^rd of 64 public middle schools	17.2%		14.4	53^rd of 64 public middle schools	17.2%		12.4		8.3	14.1	13.4	12.0		15.1	8.3		9.2	$16,500	$1,477	$15,023

Frequently Asked Questions about AF Providence Mayoral Middle

What is the racial makeup of AF Providence Mayoral Middle?

Students at AF Providence Mayoral Middle are 74% Hispanic, 20% African American, 3% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend AF Providence Mayoral Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 405 students attended AF Providence Mayoral Middle.

What district is AF Providence Mayoral Middle in?

Achievement First Rhode Island

Is AF Providence Mayoral Middle a good school?

AF Providence Mayoral Middle ranks 41^st of 64 Rhode Island middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Rate AF Providence Mayoral Middle!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

RIRhode Island Middle School Rankings

RIRhode Island District Rankings

Schools in Providence, RI

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for AF Providence Mayoral Middle!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Rhode Island Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.