Governor Christopher DelSesto

Summary:

Governor Christopher DelSesto is a middle school located in Providence, Rhode Island, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 731 students. The school is part of the Providence School District, which is ranked 54 out of 59 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Governor Christopher DelSesto consistently performs poorly on standardized tests, with only 9.9% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 6% proficient or better in science, compared to the district and state averages. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population (72.5%) and a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (88.1%), indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite the high per-student spending of $15,665, the school's academic outcomes remain poor, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution.

While Governor Christopher DelSesto struggles, some nearby schools, such as Nathanael Greene Middle and AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle, have shown relatively stronger academic performance, indicating that factors beyond just demographics and funding may be contributing to the differences in outcomes. Addressing the challenges at Governor Christopher DelSesto will require a comprehensive and targeted approach to support the unique needs of the student population and ensure that resources are being utilized effectively to drive meaningful improvements in student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public 6-8

152 Springfield Street
Providence, RI 02909

(401) 278-0557

District: Providence

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,665

Students who attend Governor Christopher DelSesto usually attend:

High:	Central High School
	Classical High School
	Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School
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	Mount Pleasant High
	W B Cooley & Academy Internationa

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 731

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

72.5%

African American:

10.4%

White:

7.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Governor Christopher DelSesto is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.69. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (72.5%), African American (10.4%), White (7.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 88.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Governor Christopher DelSesto is 16.6, which is the highest among 7 middle schools in the Providence School District! (See more...)

Compare Governor Christopher DelSesto employs 44 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Governor Christopher DelSesto is $15,665. 4 middle schools in the Providence School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Governor Christopher DelSesto was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Providence:

SchoolDigger ranks Providence 48^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Governor Christopher DelSesto

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	7.90	47^th	53	11.3%
2010	5.43	50^th	54	7.4%
2011	7.71	44^th	49	10.2%
2012	2.27	46^th	48	4.2%
2013	3.93	45^th	48	6.3%
2014	2.39	46^th	49	6.1%
2015	6.36	59^th	59	0.0%
2016	9.21	54^th	59	8.5%
2017	8.38	54^th	57	5.3%
2019	6.95	59^th	61	3.3%
2021	9.53	57^th	62	8.1%
2022	6.69	59^th	60	1.7%
2023	8.69	63^rd	64	1.6%

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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 Governor Christopher DelSesto

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	54	22	15	88	0	n/a	n/a	0	179
2001	105	55	24	187	5	n/a	n/a	0	376
2002	56	67	24	245	1	n/a	n/a	0	393
2003	56	67	24	245	1	n/a	n/a	0	393
2004	43	69	31	250	0	n/a	n/a	0	393
2005	51	80	32	249	0	n/a	n/a	0	412
2006	55	85	28	299	3	n/a	n/a	0	470
2007	66	105	23	296	3	n/a	n/a	0	493
2008	57	81	10	243	1	n/a	n/a	0	392
2009	50	76	17	237	0	n/a	n/a	0	380
2010	53	69	17	208	2	n/a	n/a	0	349
2011	42	68	19	319	5	0	16	0	469
2012	71	108	36	678	10	2	17	0	922
2013	54	109	27	735	11	1	20	0	957
2014	58	98	26	753	5	1	22	0	963
2015	50	91	24	736	4	0	22	0	927
2016	48	85	25	716	7	2	29	0	912
2017	44	81	21	697	6	2	31	0	882
2018	48	92	23	702	11	5	34	0	915
2019	44	96	28	698	9	3	24	0	902
2020	48	97	32	732	7	1	25	0	942
2021	49	92	31	670	7	0	23	0	872
2022	57	88	26	604	7	2	32	1	817
2023	55	76	17	530	7	3	30	13	731

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 Governor Christopher DelSesto

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	179	17.0	10.5	98.3
2001	376	23.7	15.9	89.4
2002	393	n/a	n/a	99.2
2003	393	n/a	n/a	99.2
2004	393	31.0	12.7	99.2
2005	412	33.0	12.5	75.5
2006	470	25.0	18.8	77.7
2007	493	39.0	12.6	64.5
2008	392	32.0	12.3	83.7
2009	380	32.0	9.9	90.5
2010	349	24.4	14.3	85.1
2011	469	33.3	14.0	88.1
2012	922	68.0	13.5	83.8
2013	957	58.4	16.3	85.9
2014	963	56.9	16.9	85.6
2015	927	57.0	16.2	84.3
2016	912	66.0	13.8	87.2
2017	882	62.1	14.2	93.7
2018	915	57.9	15.8	93.2
2019	902	62.4	14.4	91.2
2020	942	62.4	15.0	91.8
2021	872	62.9	13.8	91.4
2022	817	55.0	14.8	88.5
2023	731	44.0	16.6	88.1

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 Governor Christopher DelSesto

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	179	17.0	10.5	98.3
2001	376	23.7	15.9	89.4
2002	393	n/a	n/a	99.2
2003	393	n/a	n/a	99.2
2004	393	31.0	12.7	99.2
2005	412	33.0	12.5	75.5
2006	470	25.0	18.8	77.7
2007	493	39.0	12.6	64.5
2008	392	32.0	12.3	83.7
2009	380	32.0	9.9	90.5
2010	349	24.4	14.3	85.1
2011	469	33.3	14.0	88.1
2012	922	68.0	13.5	83.8
2013	957	58.4	16.3	85.9
2014	963	56.9	16.9	85.6
2015	927	57.0	16.2	84.3
2016	912	66.0	13.8	87.2
2017	882	62.1	14.2	93.7
2018	915	57.9	15.8	93.2
2019	902	62.4	14.4	91.2
2020	942	62.4	15.0	91.8
2021	872	62.9	13.8	91.4
2022	817	55.0	14.8	88.5
2023	731	44.0	16.6	88.1

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 Governor Christopher DelSesto

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$764 (5.6%)	$12,927 (94.4%)	$13,692
2019	$650 (4.7%)	$13,161 (95.3%)	$13,811
2020	$766 (5.8%)	$12,450 (94.2%)	$13,216
2021	$1,430 (9.1%)	$14,235 (90.9%)	$15,665

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Governor Christopher DelSesto

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 59^th of 61 Middle schools	Ranks 63^rd of 64 Middle schools	1.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Governor Christopher DelSesto)	7.9	7.1	0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Providence)	18	11.5	6.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	39.1	31.9	7.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Governor Christopher DelSesto)	11.3	15.2	3.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Providence)	14.9	14.6	0.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	36.3	32.2	4.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Governor Christopher DelSesto)	7.1	9.9	2.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Providence)	17.2	15.1	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	902	731	19%
African American	96	76	20.8%
American Indian	9	7	22.2%
Asian	28	17	39.3%
Hispanic	698	530	24.1%
Pacific Islander	3	3
White	44	55	25%
Two or More Races	24	30	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.2%	88.1%	3.1%

Schools Near Governor Christopher DelSesto

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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
Governor Christopher DelSesto	Public	6-8	152 Springfield Street	Providence	02909	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 278-0557	731	44	16.6	88.1%	55 (7.5%)	76 (10.4%)	530 (72.5%)	17 (2.3%)	7 (1.0%)	3 (0.4%)	30 (4.1%)								(n/a)					8.9							$15,665	$1,430	$14,235
AF Providence Mayoral Middle	Public, Charter	5-8	370 Hartford Avenue	Providence	02909	Providence County	Achievement First Rhode Island	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 347-1120	405	26	15.5	68.6%	12 (3.0%)	79 (19.5%)	299 (73.8%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	27.6	41^st of 64 public middle schools	35.9%		33.3	38^th of 64 public middle schools	40.6%	3	19.9	19.0	34.3	14.3	23.2	22.6	14.9	21.4	15.2	10.2	15.4
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
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
AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	85 Garfield Avenue	Cranston	02920	Providence County	Achievement First Rhode Island	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 347-1118	388	24	16.1	66.8%	9 (2.3%)	88 (22.7%)	269 (69.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.4%)	35.2	36^th of 64 public middle schools	43.8%		50.1	30^th of 64 public middle schools	53.1%	6	27.4	49.0	34.0	20.6	34.7	34.8	23.1	13.7	10.3	20.4	17.0
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
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	41.5%	194 (46.5%)	59 (14.1%)	119 (28.5%)	5 (1.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (9.1%)	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
Nicholas A. Ferri Middle	Public	6-8	10 Memorial Avenue	Johnston	02919	Providence County	Johnston	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 233-1930	761	59	12.8	46.0%	459 (60.3%)	47 (6.2%)	212 (27.9%)	26 (3.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.8%)	33.6	38^th of 64 public middle schools	40.6%		37.9	33^rd of 64 public middle schools	48.4%	5	21.0		30.9	29.5	32.3	31.0		12.8	18.5	12.9	14.5	$11,447	$213	$11,234
Nathanael Greene Middle	Public	6-8	721 Chalkstone Avenue	Providence	02908	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 456-9347	808	52	15.5	84.7%	67 (8.3%)	135 (16.7%)	534 (66.1%)	39 (4.8%)	7 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	23 (2.8%)	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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Governor Christopher DelSesto

How many students attend Governor Christopher DelSesto?

In the 2022-23 school year, 731 students attended Governor Christopher DelSesto.

What district is Governor Christopher DelSesto in?

Providence

What is the racial makeup of Governor Christopher DelSesto?

Students at Governor Christopher DelSesto are 73% Hispanic, 10% African American, 8% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Not Specified.

What high school do graduates of Governor Christopher DelSesto attend?

Students who attend Governor Christopher DelSesto usually go on to attend Central High School

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