Paul Cuffee Middle School

Summary:

Paul Cuffee Middle School is a public charter school in Providence, Rhode Island, serving 185 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Paul Cuffee Charter School District, which is ranked 52 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Paul Cuffee Middle School has consistently low performance compared to the state and nearby schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 10.2% of students were proficient or better in RICAS/English Language Arts, and 12.8% were proficient or better in RICAS/Mathematics, significantly below the state averages of 26.8% and 25.3% respectively. The school's statewide ranking has also declined, dropping from 31st out of 61 Rhode Island middle schools in 2018-2019 to 50th out of 64 in 2023-2024, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 78.12% to 81.08% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, Paul Cuffee Middle School consistently underperforms. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in RICAS/English Language Arts and RICAS/Mathematics were significantly lower than those of Providence Preparatory Charter, which is located just 0.55 miles away. The area surrounding Paul Cuffee Middle School is also home to several other low-performing schools, such as Roger Williams Middle, Gilbert Stuart Middle, and Governor Christopher DelSesto, all of which have struggled with academic achievement and low statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

 30 Barton Street
       Providence, RI  02909


(401) 453-2711

District: Paul Cuffee Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
50th of 64 Rhode Island Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,178 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  187

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.1%
African American:
18.7%
Two or more races:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Paul Cuffee Middle School ranks worse than 78.1% of middle schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.93. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.1%), African American (18.7%), two or more races (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paul Cuffee Middle School is 11. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paul Cuffee Middle School is $16,178.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Paul Cuffee Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Paul Cuffee Middle School 50th of 64 Rhode Island public middle schools. (See Paul Cuffee Middle School in the ranking list.)

Paul Cuffee Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Paul Cuffee Charter School 52nd of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Paul Cuffee Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.02 31st 61 49.2%
2021 11.87 54th 62 12.9%
2022 18.84 47th 60 21.7%
2023 21.51 47th 64 26.6%
2024 16.93 50th 64 21.9%
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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Paul Cuffee Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 15 41 8 109 3 0 9 0 185
2020 13 46 7 116 1 0 8 0 191
2021 17 44 6 119 0 0 6 0 192
2022 14 40 6 125 0 0 5 0 190
2023 9 39 5 121 0 2 9 0 185
2024 4 35 4 131 0 1 12 0 187

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 Paul Cuffee Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 185 16.4 11.2 75.1
2020 191 16.6 11.5 75.4
2021 192 16.0 12.0 78.1
2022 190 17.0 11.1 80.5
2023 185 15.0 12.3 81.1
2024 187 17.0 11.0 84

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 Paul Cuffee Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 185 16.4 11.2 75.1
2020 191 16.6 11.5 75.4
2021 192 16.0 12.0 78.1
2022 190 17.0 11.1 80.5
2023 185 15.0 12.3 81.1
2024 187 17.0 11.0 84

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Paul Cuffee Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021 $1,730 (10.7%) $14,448 (89.3%) $16,178

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paul Cuffee Middle School

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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 31st of 61 Middle schoolsRanks 47th of 64 Middle schools
 22.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Paul Cuffee Middle School)408.1
 31.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Paul Cuffee Charter School)408.1
 31.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)39.131.9
 7.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Paul Cuffee Middle School)13.86.5
 7.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Paul Cuffee Charter School)13.96.5
 7.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)2828.7
 0.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Paul Cuffee Middle School)28.618
 10.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Paul Cuffee Charter School)28.617.7
 10.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)31.529
 2.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Paul Cuffee Middle School)34.922.2
 12.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Paul Cuffee Charter School)34.922.2
 12.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)27.622.7
 4.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Paul Cuffee Middle School)30.622.6
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Paul Cuffee Charter School)30.722.6
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)36.332.2
 4.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Paul Cuffee Middle School)33.931.7
 2.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Paul Cuffee Charter School)33.931.7
 2.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)24.523
 1.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Paul Cuffee Middle School)33.216.2
 17%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Paul Cuffee Charter School)27.817.4
 10.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Paul Cuffee Middle School)27.414.4
 13%
   All Grades Mathematics (Paul Cuffee Charter School)26.713.4
 13.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students185185
African American4139
 4.9%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian85
 37.5%
Hispanic109121
 11%
Pacific Islander02
White159
 40%
Two or More Races99
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.1%81.1%
 5.9%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 187 students attended Paul Cuffee Middle School.

Paul Cuffee Middle School ranks in the bottom 21.9% of Rhode Island middle schools.

Students at Paul Cuffee Middle School are 70% Hispanic, 19% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% White, 2% Asian.


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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.

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