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