AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle School

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AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle School ranks 36 th of 64 Rhode Island middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle School is a public charter middle school located in Cranston, Rhode Island, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 388 students. 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 Iluminar Mayoral Middle School stands out among its nearby peers in several ways. The school's test scores, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA) and science, are generally higher than the nearby schools, including the other Achievement First Rhode Island schools. Additionally, the school has a significantly higher percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients compared to the nearby schools, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The school's student-teacher ratio of 16.1 is also lower than most of the nearby schools, suggesting a more favorable learning environment for students.

Despite these strengths, AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle School's statewide ranking and rating have fluctuated in recent years. In 2023-2024, the school ranked 36 out of 64 Rhode Island middle schools and received a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, down from a 3-star rating in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school may face challenges in maintaining its academic performance and overall school quality compared to other middle schools in the state. One area for potential improvement is the school's mathematics proficiency rate, which is lower than the Achievement First Rhode Island district and the state average.

Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

85 Garfield Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920

(401) 347-1118

District: Achievement First Rhode Island

SchoolDigger Rank:
36^th of 64 Rhode Island Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 388

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

69.3%

African American:

22.7%

Two or more races:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle School ranks worse than 56.3% of middle schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.17. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (69.3%), African American (22.7%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle School is 16.1. (See more...)

Compare AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle School employs 24 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle School 36^th of 64 Rhode Island public middle schools. (See AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle School 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.)

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Rank History for AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	RI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	50.11	30^th	64	53.1%
2024	35.17	36^th	64	43.8%

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

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

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Enrollment information for AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2020	2	24	0	74	4	104
2021	4	54	0	143	5	206
2022	4	71	1	218	13	307
2023	9	88	1	269	21	388

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 Iluminar Mayoral Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	104	6.0	17.3	79.8
2021	206	11.6	17.7	1.5
2022	307	19.0	16.1	2
2023	388	24.0	16.1	66.8

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 Iluminar Mayoral Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	104	6.0	17.3	79.8
2021	206	11.6	17.7	1.5
2022	307	19.0	16.1	2
2023	388	24.0	16.1	66.8

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.

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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 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
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
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
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
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 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
Roger Williams Middle	Public	6-8	278 Thurbers Avenue	Providence	02905	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 456-9355	631	51	12.3	89.2%	34 (5.4%)	113 (17.9%)	417 (66.1%)	28 (4.4%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	30 (4.8%)	10.2	59^th of 64 public middle schools	7.8%					(n/a)			9.6	6.8	8.9	8.5						$17,838	$2,286	$15,552
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle School

Is AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle School a good school?

AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle School ranks 36^th of 64 Rhode Island middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 388 students attended AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle School.

What district is AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle School in?

Achievement First Rhode Island

What is the racial makeup of AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle School?

Students at AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle School are 69% Hispanic, 23% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% White.

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