Edward Martin Middle

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Edward Martin Middle ranks 34 th of 64 Rhode Island middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Edward Martin Middle is a public middle school located in East Providence, Rhode Island, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 603 students. The school is part of the East Providence School District, which is ranked 27 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Edward Martin Middle consistently underperforms compared to the East Providence district and the state of Rhode Island in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 25.2% of all grades were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 30.4% for the East Providence district. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate was 26.1%, while the district's was 31.3%. The school's statewide ranking has been declining over the years, from 36th out of 49 Rhode Island middle schools in 2013-2014 to 34th out of 64 in the current 2023-2024 school year. Edward Martin Middle has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 27.9% to 53.77% over the past few years.

When comparing Edward Martin Middle to other nearby middle schools, such as Riverside Middle School, it becomes evident that the school is underperforming compared to its peers. Riverside Middle School, which is also in the East Providence district, has higher proficiency rates in both ELA and Mathematics, as well as a higher statewide ranking. While Edward Martin Middle generally outperforms middle schools in the Providence School District, the Providence schools still have higher proficiency rates in some grade levels and subject areas.

Detail:

Public 6-8

111 Brown Street
East Providence, RI 02914

(401) 435-7819

District: East Providence

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,074

Students who attend Edward Martin Middle usually attend:

High:

East Providence High

Feeder schools for Edward Martin Middle:

Elementary:	Emma G. Whiteknact School
	Kent Heights School
	Myron J. Francis Elementary
	Orlo Avenue School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 603

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.9%

Hispanic:

15.4%

African American:

13.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Edward Martin Middle ranks worse than 53.1% of middle schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.47. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Edward Martin Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (56.9%), Hispanic (15.4%), African American (13.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edward Martin Middle is 12.3. (See more...)

Compare Edward Martin Middle employs 49 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edward Martin Middle is $16,074.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Edward Martin Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Edward Martin Middle 34^th of 64 Rhode Island public middle schools. (See Edward Martin Middle in the ranking list.)

East Providence:

SchoolDigger ranks East Providence 27^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Edward Martin Middle

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	32.04	39^th	53	26.4%
2010	35.99	36^th	54	33.3%
2011	44.17	31^st	49	36.7%
2012	40.55	33^rd	48	31.3%
2013	42.61	30^th	48	37.5%
2014	35.76	36^th	49	26.5%
2015	34.57	36^th	59	39.0%
2016	22.65	45^th	59	23.7%
2017	19.21	44^th	57	22.8%
2018	20.18	40^th	53	24.5%
2019	22.83	43^rd	61	29.5%
2021	24.88	40^th	62	35.5%
2022	27.97	36^th	60	40.0%
2023	32.45	39^th	64	39.1%
2024	41.47	34^th	64	46.9%

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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 Edward Martin Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	841	120	14	4	2	n/a	n/a	981
1989	801	112	12	4	3	n/a	n/a	932
1990	824	131	7	1	2	n/a	n/a	965
1991	858	124	9	5	0	n/a	n/a	996
1992	888	120	4	4	2	n/a	n/a	1018
1993	939	85	4	7	1	n/a	n/a	1036
1994	903	104	5	18	1	n/a	n/a	1031
1995	868	140	6	15	4	n/a	n/a	1033
1996	868	140	6	15	4	n/a	n/a	1033
1997	883	160	5	12	3	n/a	n/a	1063
1998	854	163	4	16	1	n/a	n/a	1038
1999	851	168	2	21	4	n/a	n/a	1046
2000	758	159	6	19	4	n/a	n/a	946
2001	763	175	9	25	3	n/a	n/a	975
2002	762	170	19	39	6	n/a	n/a	996
2003	762	170	19	39	6	n/a	n/a	996
2004	778	159	17	40	12	n/a	n/a	1006
2005	733	156	15	38	14	n/a	n/a	956
2006	674	146	14	42	20	n/a	n/a	896
2007	629	146	16	44	21	n/a	n/a	856
2008	593	130	14	45	12	n/a	n/a	794
2009	567	124	7	49	4	n/a	n/a	751
2010	560	131	11	43	11	n/a	n/a	756
2011	449	94	15	38	11	0	1	608
2012	423	89	14	44	12	0	16	598
2013	396	91	10	61	7	0	22	587
2014	381	101	6	57	9	0	28	582
2015	440	84	44	18	11	0	43	640
2016	495	77	46	35	16	0	43	712
2017	525	108	21	38	16	1	54	763
2018	460	97	14	53	18	1	56	699
2019	413	100	11	62	13	1	63	663
2020	371	89	10	52	10	0	67	599
2021	342	82	8	65	9	0	78	584
2022	339	81	8	76	8	0	83	595
2023	343	80	10	93	7	0	70	603

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 Edward Martin Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	981	n/a	n/a	20.4
1989	932	n/a	n/a	20.7
1990	965	n/a	n/a	22.4
1991	996	81.8	12.1	20.9
1992	1018	89.0	11.4	22.2
1993	1036	79.7	13.0	21.8
1994	1031	79.6	13.0	21
1995	1033	82.5	12.5	28.3
1996	1033	82.5	12.5	28.3
1997	1063	82.4	12.9	33.2
1998	1038	81.4	12.8	33.4
1999	1046	80.7	13.0	41.5
2000	946	82.4	11.5	36.9
2001	975	86.0	11.3	42.2
2002	996	n/a	n/a	48.5
2003	996	n/a	n/a	48.5
2004	1006	101.0	10.0	51.4
2005	956	98.0	9.8	49.9
2006	896	97.0	9.2	49.1
2007	856	63.0	13.6	48.5
2008	794	69.0	11.5	47
2009	751	64.0	9.5	52.3
2010	756	70.0	10.8	56.2
2011	608	51.0	11.9	51
2012	598	50.0	11.9	57.2
2013	587	46.0	12.7	60.8
2014	582	47.0	12.3	63.7
2015	640	58.0	11.0	62.5
2016	712	58.0	12.2	64.2
2017	763	58.1	13.1	64.7
2018	699	56.0	12.4	55.9
2019	663	54.0	12.2	53.5
2020	599	49.0	12.2	50.1
2021	584	47.5	12.2	53.8
2022	595	46.5	12.7	27.9
2023	603	49.0	12.3	52.4

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 Edward Martin Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	981	n/a	n/a	20.4
1989	932	n/a	n/a	20.7
1990	965	n/a	n/a	22.4
1991	996	81.8	12.1	20.9
1992	1018	89.0	11.4	22.2
1993	1036	79.7	13.0	21.8
1994	1031	79.6	13.0	21
1995	1033	82.5	12.5	28.3
1996	1033	82.5	12.5	28.3
1997	1063	82.4	12.9	33.2
1998	1038	81.4	12.8	33.4
1999	1046	80.7	13.0	41.5
2000	946	82.4	11.5	36.9
2001	975	86.0	11.3	42.2
2002	996	n/a	n/a	48.5
2003	996	n/a	n/a	48.5
2004	1006	101.0	10.0	51.4
2005	956	98.0	9.8	49.9
2006	896	97.0	9.2	49.1
2007	856	63.0	13.6	48.5
2008	794	69.0	11.5	47
2009	751	64.0	9.5	52.3
2010	756	70.0	10.8	56.2
2011	608	51.0	11.9	51
2012	598	50.0	11.9	57.2
2013	587	46.0	12.7	60.8
2014	582	47.0	12.3	63.7
2015	640	58.0	11.0	62.5
2016	712	58.0	12.2	64.2
2017	763	58.1	13.1	64.7
2018	699	56.0	12.4	55.9
2019	663	54.0	12.2	53.5
2020	599	49.0	12.2	50.1
2021	584	47.5	12.2	53.8
2022	595	46.5	12.7	27.9
2023	603	49.0	12.3	52.4

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 Edward Martin Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$242 (1.6%)	$14,532 (98.4%)	$14,775
2019	$189 (1.4%)	$13,450 (98.6%)	$13,639
2020	$2,670 (1.4%)	$186,126 (98.6%)	$188,797
2021	$870 (5.4%)	$15,204 (94.6%)	$16,074

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Edward Martin Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 43^rd of 61 Middle schools	Ranks 39^th of 64 Middle schools	9.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Edward Martin Middle)	30	26.4	3.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (East Providence)	33.6	27.4	6.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	39.1	31.9	7.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Edward Martin Middle)	25.7	26.9	1.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (East Providence)	23.9	22.2	1.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	28	28.7	0.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Edward Martin Middle)	18.7	28.1	9.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (East Providence)	26.4	24.3	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	31.5	29	2.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Edward Martin Middle)	20.7	15.1	5.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (East Providence)	21.4	15.9	5.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	27.6	25.7	1.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Edward Martin Middle)	16	23.5	7.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (East Providence)	22.8	25.1	2.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	36.3	32.2	4.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Edward Martin Middle)	10.8	21.2	10.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (East Providence)	16.4	19.4	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	24.5	23	1.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Edward Martin Middle)	21.3	26	4.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (East Providence)	35.5	31.1	4.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Edward Martin Middle)	18.7	21.3	2.6%
All Grades Mathematics (East Providence)	28.2	27.5	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	663	603	9%
African American	100	80	20%
American Indian	13	7	46.2%
Asian	11	10	9.1%
Hispanic	62	93	50%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	413	343	16.9%
Two or More Races	63	70	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.5%	52.4%	1.1%

Schools Near Edward Martin Middle

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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
Edward Martin Middle	Public	6-8	111 Brown Street	East Providence	02914	Providence County	East Providence	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 435-7819	603	49	12.3	52.4%	343 (56.9%)	80 (13.3%)	93 (15.4%)	10 (1.7%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (11.6%)	41.5	34^th of 64 public middle schools	46.9%		32.4	39^th of 64 public middle schools	39.1%	5	31.4		25.3	20.5	30.4	25.2		34.3	17.9	26.6	26.1	$16,074	$870	$15,204
Riverside Middle School	Public	6-8	179 Forbes Street	Riverside	02915	Providence County	East Providence	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 433-6230	541	48	11.2	47.9%	358 (66.2%)	52 (9.6%)	70 (12.9%)	11 (2.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (8.9%)	31	40^th of 64 public middle schools	37.5%		26.9	41^st of 64 public middle schools	35.9%	1	23.5		24.1	23.7	21.6	23.1		19.4	18.9	20.3	19.6	$17,283	$1,065	$16,219
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
Nathan Bishop Middle	Public	6-8	101 Sessions Street	Providence	02906	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 456-9344	608	47	13.0	76.3%	104 (17.1%)	116 (19.1%)	316 (52.0%)	29 (4.8%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (5.9%)	22.9	45^th of 64 public middle schools	29.7%		24.6	42^nd of 64 public middle schools	34.4%	3	12.9		13.8	23.4	23.6	19.8		17.7	17.1	9.5	14.9	$20,567	$1,696	$18,871
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
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
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
Park View Middle School	Public	6-8	25 Park View Boulevard	Cranston	02910	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 270-8090	701	57	12.2	54.6%	269 (38.4%)	44 (6.3%)	244 (34.8%)	79 (11.3%)	5 (0.7%)	3 (0.4%)	56 (8.0%)	43.4	32^nd of 64 public middle schools	50.0%		36.6	34^th of 64 public middle schools	46.9%	2	30.8		30.8	27.2	43.3	33.4		21.9	21.6	17.3	20.4	$14,733	$521	$14,212
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Edward Martin Middle

What high school do graduates of Edward Martin Middle attend?

Students who attend Edward Martin Middle usually go on to attend East Providence High

How many students attend Edward Martin Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 603 students attended Edward Martin Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Edward Martin Middle?

Students at Edward Martin Middle are 57% White, 15% Hispanic, 13% African American, 12% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Is Edward Martin Middle a good school?

Edward Martin Middle ranks 34^th of 64 Rhode Island middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Edward Martin Middle in?

East Providence

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