Providence Preparatory Charter

Summary:

Providence Preparatory Charter is a public charter middle school serving 175 students in grades 5-8 in Providence, Rhode Island. The school is part of the Providence Preparatory Charter district, which is ranked 39 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Providence Preparatory Charter has consistently performed below the state and nearby public middle schools, such as Nathanael Greene Middle and AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle School, in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency rates over the past three school years. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's ELA proficiency rate was 14.5% compared to the state's 29.7% for 5th grade, and its Mathematics proficiency rate was 7.5% in 6th grade compared to the state's 25.9%. This suggests that the school may be struggling to effectively educate its students and close the achievement gap.

The school's extremely high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 96.43% to 98.29%, indicates that it serves a population with significant economic challenges. This may contribute to the school's academic struggles, as research has shown that socioeconomic status can be a significant factor in student achievement. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio has fluctuated widely, from 12.4 to 26.9, which could impact the quality of instruction and support provided to students. Overall, the data suggests that Providence Preparatory Charter is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

 155 Harrison Street
       Providence, RI  02907


(401) 400-2748

District: Providence Preparatory Charter

SchoolDigger Rank:
43rd of 64 Rhode Island Middle Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  26.9 Help
Number of students:  175

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
66.9%
African American:
21.1%
White:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.3% Help


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Compare Details Providence Preparatory Charter ranks worse than 67.2% of middle schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.44. (See more...)
Schooldigger Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Providence Preparatory Charter 43rd of 64 Rhode Island public middle schools. (See Providence Preparatory Charter in the ranking list.)

Providence Preparatory Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks Providence Preparatory Charter 39th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Providence Preparatory Charter

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.58 35th 64 45.3%
2024 23.44 43rd 64 32.8%
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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Providence Preparatory Charter

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 7 19 2 62 1 0 3 18 112
2023 11 37 4 117 2 0 4 0 175

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 Providence Preparatory Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 112 9.0 12.4 96.4
2023 175 6.5 26.9 98.3

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 Providence Preparatory Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 112 9.0 12.4 96.4
2023 175 6.5 26.9 98.3

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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Providence Preparatory Charter ranks 43rd of 64 Rhode Island middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 175 students attended Providence Preparatory Charter.

Students at Providence Preparatory Charter are 67% Hispanic, 21% African American, 6% White, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.


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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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