Birchwood Middle School

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Birchwood Middle School ranks 25 th of 64 Rhode Island middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Birchwood Middle School is a public middle school located in North Providence, Rhode Island, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 379 students. The school is part of the North Providence School District, which is ranked 31 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Birchwood Middle School consistently outperforms the North Providence district and the state of Rhode Island in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Birchwood had 43.6% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 31.9% for the district. In mathematics, Birchwood had 25.6% proficiency, compared to 22% for the district. The school has also maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top half of Rhode Island middle schools for the past several years, and ranking 25th out of 64 middle schools in the 2023-2024 school year with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Birchwood Middle School's higher spending per student, ranging from $11,779 in 2017-2018 to $14,093 in 2020-2021, and lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12 to 13.1 students per teacher, may contribute to its academic success. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Dr. Edward Ricci School, Birchwood generally outperforms its peers, though it still has room for improvement, particularly in mathematics proficiency.

Detail:

Public 6-8

10 Birchwood Drive
North Providence, RI 02904

(401) 233-1120

District: North Providence

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,093

Students who attend Birchwood Middle School usually attend:

High:

North Providence High

Feeder schools for Birchwood Middle School:

Elementary:	Joseph A. Whelan School
	Stephen Olney School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 365

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.4%

Hispanic:

24.7%

African American:

14.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Birchwood Middle School ranks better than 60.9% of middle schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.64. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Birchwood Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.4%), Hispanic (24.7%), African American (14.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Birchwood Middle School is 11.7. (See more...)

Compare Birchwood Middle School employs 31 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Birchwood Middle School is $14,093.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Birchwood Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Birchwood Middle School 25^th of 64 Rhode Island public middle schools. (See Birchwood Middle School in the ranking list.)

North Providence:

SchoolDigger ranks North Providence 31^st of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Birchwood Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	36.19	35^th	53	34.0%
2010	32.69	38^th	54	29.6%
2011	37.55	35^th	49	28.6%
2012	42.11	31^st	48	35.4%
2013	37.80	32^nd	48	33.3%
2014	38.37	34^th	49	30.6%
2015	32.68	40^th	59	32.2%
2016	47.32	30^th	59	49.2%
2017	41.70	31^st	57	45.6%
2018	24.98	38^th	53	28.3%
2019	60.25	26^th	61	57.4%
2021	58.23	23^rd	62	62.9%
2022	68.73	19^th	60	68.3%
2023	62.32	22^nd	64	65.6%
2024	58.64	25^th	64	60.9%

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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 Birchwood Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	230	1	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	237
1989	197	3	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	208
1990	229	4	5	6	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	244
1991	267	7	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	283
1992	266	3	1	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	283
1993	251	9	3	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	276
1994	260	9	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	276
1995	237	7	8	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	267
1996	237	7	8	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	267
1997	244	10	4	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	277
1998	258	8	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	278
1999	246	10	2	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
2000	252	14	9	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	294
2001	291	10	9	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	336
2002	392	25	11	50	1	n/a	n/a	0	479
2003	392	25	11	50	1	n/a	n/a	0	479
2004	380	26	11	51	1	n/a	n/a	0	469
2005	383	19	6	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	438
2006	365	19	1	32	1	n/a	n/a	0	418
2007	344	23	4	37	2	n/a	n/a	0	410
2008	317	15	3	47	1	n/a	n/a	0	383
2009	318	36	9	47	4	n/a	n/a	0	414
2010	297	32	11	53	2	n/a	n/a	0	395
2011	261	31	10	82	4	0	0	0	388
2012	273	30	8	71	5	1	2	0	390
2013	242	36	10	65	4	1	4	0	362
2014	239	37	11	69	3	0	10	0	369
2015	259	39	14	78	2	0	13	0	405
2016	271	55	12	80	0	0	12	0	430
2017	272	63	13	84	2	0	8	0	442
2018	261	58	12	98	3	0	12	0	444
2019	246	64	11	105	2	1	15	0	444
2020	215	68	19	108	1	1	23	0	435
2021	202	64	25	102	0	0	33	0	426
2022	183	67	22	97	0	1	27	0	397
2023	187	58	15	94	0	0	24	1	379
2024	173	53	12	90	0	0	21	16	365

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 Birchwood Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	237	n/a	n/a	1.3
1989	208	n/a	n/a	1
1990	244	n/a	n/a	1.2
1991	283	18.8	15.0	1.4
1992	283	19.0	14.8	4.2
1993	276	19.0	14.5	4.3
1994	276	21.0	13.1	5.4
1995	267	19.1	14.0	13.1
1996	267	19.1	14.0	13.1
1997	277	17.0	16.3	16.6
1998	278	17.0	16.4	13.3
1999	275	15.0	18.3	21.1
2000	294	18.3	16.1	17
2001	336	16.0	21.0	19
2002	479	n/a	n/a	16.5
2003	479	n/a	n/a	16.5
2004	469	32.0	14.7	21.3
2005	438	44.0	10.0	25.1
2006	418	42.0	10.0	27.8
2007	410	33.0	12.4	30.7
2008	383	35.0	10.9	31.1
2009	414	35.0	9.2	38.4
2010	395	35.0	11.2	39
2011	388	35.0	11.0	32.2
2012	390	35.0	11.1	45.9
2013	362	37.0	9.7	45.9
2014	369	31.1	11.8	50.7
2015	405	28.0	14.4	50.6
2016	430	29.0	14.8	41.4
2017	442	32.1	13.7	49.1
2018	444	30.5	14.5	49.1
2019	444	31.0	14.3	39.9
2020	435	34.0	12.7	48.3
2021	426	32.5	13.1	46.5
2022	397	33.0	12.0	41.1
2023	379	31.0	12.2	43.3
2024	365	31.0	11.7	43.6

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 Birchwood Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	237	n/a	n/a	1.3
1989	208	n/a	n/a	1
1990	244	n/a	n/a	1.2
1991	283	18.8	15.0	1.4
1992	283	19.0	14.8	4.2
1993	276	19.0	14.5	4.3
1994	276	21.0	13.1	5.4
1995	267	19.1	14.0	13.1
1996	267	19.1	14.0	13.1
1997	277	17.0	16.3	16.6
1998	278	17.0	16.4	13.3
1999	275	15.0	18.3	21.1
2000	294	18.3	16.1	17
2001	336	16.0	21.0	19
2002	479	n/a	n/a	16.5
2003	479	n/a	n/a	16.5
2004	469	32.0	14.7	21.3
2005	438	44.0	10.0	25.1
2006	418	42.0	10.0	27.8
2007	410	33.0	12.4	30.7
2008	383	35.0	10.9	31.1
2009	414	35.0	9.2	38.4
2010	395	35.0	11.2	39
2011	388	35.0	11.0	32.2
2012	390	35.0	11.1	45.9
2013	362	37.0	9.7	45.9
2014	369	31.1	11.8	50.7
2015	405	28.0	14.4	50.6
2016	430	29.0	14.8	41.4
2017	442	32.1	13.7	49.1
2018	444	30.5	14.5	49.1
2019	444	31.0	14.3	39.9
2020	435	34.0	12.7	48.3
2021	426	32.5	13.1	46.5
2022	397	33.0	12.0	41.1
2023	379	31.0	12.2	43.3
2024	365	31.0	11.7	43.6

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 Birchwood Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$34 (0.3%)	$11,745 (99.7%)	$11,779
2019	$30 (0.3%)	$11,970 (99.8%)	$12,000
2020	$467 (3.4%)	$13,110 (96.6%)	$13,576
2021	$441 (3.1%)	$13,652 (96.9%)	$14,093

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Birchwood Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 26^th of 61 Middle schools	Ranks 22^nd of 64 Middle schools	8.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Birchwood Middle School)	54.3	36	18.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Providence)	46.6	37.8	8.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	39.1	31.9	7.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Birchwood Middle School)	28.1	18.3	9.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Providence)	26.8	16.5	10.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	28	28.7	0.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Birchwood Middle School)	50	43.4	6.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Providence)	42.7	38.3	4.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	31.5	29	2.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Birchwood Middle School)	25.7	32.2	6.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Providence)	24.2	28.2	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	27.6	25.7	1.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Birchwood Middle School)	45.6	51.2	5.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Providence)	47.4	44.6	2.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	36.3	32.2	4.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Birchwood Middle School)	34.6	39.7	5.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Providence)	30.3	28.4	1.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	24.5	23	1.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Birchwood Middle School)	49.9	43.6	6.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (North Providence)	42.1	36.7	5.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Birchwood Middle School)	29.6	30.2	0.6%
All Grades Mathematics (North Providence)	27.5	23.8	3.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	444	379	14.6%
African American	64	58	9.4%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	11	15	36.4%
Hispanic	105	94	10.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	246	187	24%
Two or More Races	15	24	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.9%	43.3%	3.4%

Schools Near Birchwood Middle School

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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
Birchwood Middle School	Public	6-8	10 Birchwood Drive	North Providence	02904	Providence County	North Providence	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 233-1120	365	31	11.7	43.6%	173 (47.4%)	53 (14.5%)	90 (24.7%)	12 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.8%)	58.6	25^th of 64 public middle schools	60.9%		62.3	22^nd of 64 public middle schools	65.6%	3	39.5		33.3	39.6	58.5	43.6		22.0	17.4	38.0	25.6	$14,093	$441	$13,653
Dr. Edward Ricci School	Public	6-8	51 Intervale Avenue	North Providence	02911	Providence County	North Providence	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 233-1170	417	32	13.0	40.0%	194 (46.5%)	55 (13.2%)	118 (28.3%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.7%)	36.7	35^th of 64 public middle schools	45.3%		42.6	32^nd of 64 public middle schools	50.0%	3	24.8		30.4	28.3	35.1	31.5		10.9	15.6	22.7	16.6	$12,633	$459	$12,174
Excel Academy Rhode Island	Public, Charter	5-6	622 Woonasquatucket Avenue	North Providence	02911	Providence County	Excel Academy Rhode Island	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(401) 680-6086	199	14	14.2	66.8%	7 (3.5%)	31 (15.6%)	151 (75.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.0%)								(n/a)	23.8	23.8	29.7			27.2	14.5	22.5			19.1
Esek Hopkins Middle	Public	6-8	480 Charles Street	Providence	02904	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 456-9203	393	32	12.2	84.5%	33 (8.4%)	74 (18.8%)	242 (61.6%)	9 (2.3%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.1%)								(n/a)												$18,849	$1,488	$17,362
Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E	Public, Charter	5-6	3 Fairlawn Way	Lincoln	02865	Providence County	Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 649-0481	391	23	17.0	67.3%	71 (18.2%)	93 (23.8%)	197 (50.4%)	16 (4.1%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.6%)								(n/a)	19.2	22.3	18.7			20.6	13.1	14.3			13.7	$10,117	$747	$9,370
Nathanael Greene Middle	Public	6-8	721 Chalkstone Avenue	Providence	02908	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 456-9347	803	54	14.8	78.6%	66 (8.2%)	134 (16.7%)	503 (62.6%)	40 (5.0%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (3.4%)	25.5	42^nd of 64 public middle schools	34.4%		21.3	48^th of 64 public middle schools	25.0%	6	20.3		23.9	16.7	29.0	23.4		11.4	11.9	15.9	13.1	$15,515	$1,513	$14,002
Samuel Slater Middle School	Public	6-8	281 Mineral Spring Avenue	Pawtucket	02860	Providence County	Pawtucket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 729-6480	589	46	12.8	71.1%	108 (18.3%)	251 (42.6%)	192 (32.6%)	4 (0.7%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (4.9%)	9.5	62^nd of 64 public middle schools	3.1%		9.8	59^th of 64 public middle schools	7.8%	3	8.2				9.5	5.6		5.5		6.3	5.3	$11,352	$1,328	$10,024
Blackstone Valley Prep Junior High	Public, Charter	7-8	909 Lonsdale	Central Falls	02863	Providence County	Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 331-3533	326	29	11.2	71.8%	48 (14.7%)	71 (21.8%)	199 (61.0%)	5 (1.5%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55.6	27^th of 64 public middle schools	57.8%		54	29^th of 64 public middle schools	54.7%	2	28.2			25.3	27.1	26.2			44.0	46.8	45.3	$13,501	$1,230	$12,271
Lincoln Middle School	Public	6-8	152 Jenckes Hill Road	Lincoln	02865	Providence County	Lincoln	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 721-3400	775	51	15.1	28.1%	554 (71.5%)	53 (6.8%)	100 (12.9%)	27 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	36 (4.6%)	71.2	17^th of 64 public middle schools	73.4%		74.1	15^th of 64 public middle schools	76.6%	2	42.6		28.2	34.7	47.5	37.0		45.5	42.6	46.3	44.8	$14,012	$268	$13,744
Raices Upper Dual Language Acd	Public	6-8	112 Washington Street	Central falls	02863	Providence County	Central Falls	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(401) 727-7733	61	3	20.3	95.1%	6 (9.8%)	1 (1.6%)	52 (85.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					5.9

Frequently Asked Questions about Birchwood Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Birchwood Middle School?

Students at Birchwood Middle School are 47% White, 25% Hispanic, 15% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Not Specified, 3% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Birchwood Middle School attend?

Students who attend Birchwood Middle School usually go on to attend North Providence High

What district is Birchwood Middle School in?

North Providence

How many students attend Birchwood Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 365 students attended Birchwood Middle School.

Is Birchwood Middle School a good school?

Birchwood Middle School ranks 25^th of 64 Rhode Island middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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