Nathan Bishop Middle

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Nathan Bishop Middle ranks 45 th of 64 Rhode Island middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Nathan Bishop Middle is a public middle school located in Providence, Rhode Island, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 608 students. The school is part of the Providence school district, which is ranked 48 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nathan Bishop Middle consistently performs below the state and district averages in RICAS (Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System) English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 19.8% of all grades were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 15.3% for the Providence district and 28.4-31.9% for the state. In Mathematics, only 14.9% of all grades were proficient or better, compared to 14.7% for the district. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 76.32% to 80.03% over the past three school years, significantly higher than the state and district averages.

Despite the relatively high spending per student at Nathan Bishop Middle, ranging from $16,337 to $20,567 over the past four school years, the school's academic performance remains low. When compared to nearby middle schools in the Providence district, such as Nathanael Greene Middle, Nathan Bishop Middle generally performs worse on RICAS assessments. This suggests that the school faces significant challenges in improving student outcomes, which may be related to the high concentration of economically disadvantaged students it serves.

Detail:

Public 6-8

101 Sessions Street
Providence, RI 02906

(401) 456-9344

District: Providence

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,567

Students who attend Nathan Bishop Middle usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 669

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.6%

African American:

18.8%

White:

14.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Nathan Bishop Middle ranks worse than 70.3% of middle schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks 2^nd among 5 ranked middle schools in the Providence School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.87. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Nathan Bishop Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.6%), African American (18.8%), White (14.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Providence School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nathan Bishop Middle is 14.2. 3 middle schools in the Providence School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Nathan Bishop Middle employs 47 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nathan Bishop Middle is $20,567, which is the highest among 7 middle schools in the Providence School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Nathan Bishop Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Nathan Bishop Middle 45^th of 64 Rhode Island public middle schools. (See Nathan Bishop Middle in the ranking list.)

Providence:

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

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Rank History for Nathan Bishop Middle

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	RI State Percentile
2010	8.53	49^th	54	9.3%
2011	7.26	45^th	49	8.2%
2012	12.75	43^rd	48	10.4%
2013	22.15	39^th	48	18.8%
2014	12.74	43^rd	49	12.2%
2015	37.60	32^nd	59	45.8%
2016	30.42	42^nd	59	28.8%
2017	18.42	45^th	57	21.1%
2018	12.67	45^th	53	15.1%
2019	15.71	49^th	61	19.7%
2021	18.63	45^th	62	27.4%
2022	22.54	44^th	60	26.7%
2023	24.59	42^nd	64	34.4%
2024	22.87	45^th	64	29.7%

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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 Nathan Bishop Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	62	81	7	86	3	n/a	n/a	0	239
2011	115	113	10	233	7	1	23	0	502
2012	189	159	19	289	9	1	26	0	692
2013	183	155	20	284	4	0	28	0	674
2014	185	168	28	332	8	0	25	0	746
2015	179	167	29	318	5	0	29	0	727
2016	184	153	25	306	3	0	36	0	707
2017	157	139	24	321	3	0	48	0	692
2018	143	123	19	359	7	0	49	0	700
2019	131	116	17	376	9	0	40	0	689
2020	108	138	19	383	10	0	37	0	695
2021	100	119	23	353	10	1	40	0	646
2022	100	122	30	333	7	2	42	0	636
2023	104	116	29	316	6	1	36	0	608
2024	100	126	26	345	6	1	42	23	669

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 Nathan Bishop Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	239	14.0	17.0	69
2011	502	31.0	16.1	58.4
2012	692	45.0	15.3	61.3
2013	674	42.6	15.8	67.7
2014	746	50.1	14.8	65.1
2015	727	46.0	15.8	65.7
2016	707	56.0	12.6	64.1
2017	692	52.8	13.1	74.4
2018	700	50.8	13.7	76.4
2019	689	52.8	13.0	73.9
2020	695	51.3	13.5	77.7
2021	646	51.8	12.4	80
2022	636	48.2	13.1	77.5
2023	608	46.7	13.0	76.3
2024	669	47.0	14.2	74.4

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 Nathan Bishop Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	239	14.0	17.0	69
2011	502	31.0	16.1	58.4
2012	692	45.0	15.3	61.3
2013	674	42.6	15.8	67.7
2014	746	50.1	14.8	65.1
2015	727	46.0	15.8	65.7
2016	707	56.0	12.6	64.1
2017	692	52.8	13.1	74.4
2018	700	50.8	13.7	76.4
2019	689	52.8	13.0	73.9
2020	695	51.3	13.5	77.7
2021	646	51.8	12.4	80
2022	636	48.2	13.1	77.5
2023	608	46.7	13.0	76.3
2024	669	47.0	14.2	74.4

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 Nathan Bishop Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$802 (4.9%)	$15,534 (95.1%)	$16,337
2019	$615 (3.5%)	$16,862 (96.5%)	$17,477
2020	$713 (4.2%)	$16,120 (95.8%)	$16,834
2021	$1,696 (8.2%)	$18,871 (91.8%)	$20,567

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nathan Bishop Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 49^th of 61 Middle schools	Ranks 42^nd of 64 Middle schools	14.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nathan Bishop Middle)	18.7	26	7.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Providence)	18	11.5	6.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	39.1	31.9	7.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nathan Bishop Middle)	16	21.7	5.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Providence)	12.2	9	3.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	28	28.7	0.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nathan Bishop Middle)	17.4	18.9	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Providence)	8.6	10.4	1.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	31.5	29	2.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nathan Bishop Middle)	14	14
7th Grade Mathematics (Providence)	8	7	1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	27.6	25.7	1.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nathan Bishop Middle)	18.8	25	6.2%
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%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nathan Bishop Middle)	9.9	10.3	0.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Providence)	7	6	1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	24.5	23	1.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Nathan Bishop Middle)	18.3	23.2	4.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Providence)	17.2	15.1	2.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Nathan Bishop Middle)	13.3	15.8	2.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Providence)	11.9	13	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	689	608	11.8%
African American	116	116
American Indian	9	6	33.3%
Asian	17	29	70.6%
Hispanic	376	316	16%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	131	104	20.6%
Two or More Races	40	36	10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.9%	76.3%	2.4%

Schools Near Nathan Bishop 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
Nathan Bishop Middle	Public	6-8	101 Sessions Street	Providence	02906	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 456-9344	669	47	14.2	74.4%	100 (14.9%)	126 (18.8%)	345 (51.6%)	26 (3.9%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (6.3%)	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
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
Urban Collaborative Program	Public	7-8	75 Carpenter Street	Providence	02903	Providence County	Urban Collaborative	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 272-0881	132	13	10.1	100.0%	3 (2.3%)	18 (13.6%)	108 (81.8%)	3 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					5.6	5.1						$18,058	$2,720	$15,338
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
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	225	1	225.0	100.0%	11 (4.9%)	54 (24.0%)	148 (65.8%)	5 (2.2%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	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
Joseph Jenks Middle School	Public	6-8	350 Division Street	Pawtucket	02860	Providence County	Pawtucket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 729-6520	631	45	14.0	68.0%	142 (22.5%)	203 (32.2%)	246 (39.0%)	3 (0.5%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.8%)	10.7	57^th of 64 public middle schools	10.9%		11.8	57^th of 64 public middle schools	10.9%		6.8		5.6	11.3	12.4	9.8		7.0	7.7	6.3	7.0	$12,328	$1,555	$10,773
West Broadway Middle School	Public	5-8	29 Bainbridge Avenue	Providence	02909	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 456-9102	499	34	14.6	86.8%	31 (6.2%)	37 (7.4%)	377 (75.6%)	28 (5.6%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.6%)	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
Edward Martin Middle	Public	6-8	111 Brown Street	East Providence	02914	Providence County	East Providence	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 435-7819	604	49	12.3	54.0%	337 (55.8%)	81 (13.4%)	105 (17.4%)	9 (1.5%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (10.8%)	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
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	187	17	11.0	84.0%	4 (2.1%)	35 (18.7%)	131 (70.1%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	12 (6.4%)	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 Nathan Bishop Middle

What high school do graduates of Nathan Bishop Middle attend?

Students who attend Nathan Bishop Middle usually go on to attend Central High School

Is Nathan Bishop Middle a good school?

Nathan Bishop Middle ranks 45^th of 64 Rhode Island middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Nathan Bishop Middle?

Students at Nathan Bishop Middle are 52% Hispanic, 19% African American, 15% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 3% Not Specified.

What district is Nathan Bishop Middle in?

Providence

How many students attend Nathan Bishop Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 669 students attended Nathan Bishop Middle.

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