West Broadway Middle School

Summary:

West Broadway Middle School is a public middle school in Providence, Rhode Island, serving 480 students in grades 5-8. 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. Unfortunately, West Broadway Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Rhode Island middle schools, with a 0-star rating for the 2023-2024 school year.

West Broadway Middle School significantly underperforms compared to the Providence district and the state of Rhode Island in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency. For the 2023-2024 school year, only 10.4% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 15.3% in the Providence district, and only 9.9% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 14.7% in the Providence district. These proficiency rates are much lower than the state averages of 29.7% in ELA and 30.1% in Mathematics for 5th grade. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 85.34% to 89.79% over the past three school years, indicating a predominantly low-income student population.

When comparing West Broadway Middle School to nearby schools, the differences in performance are stark. For example, Nathanael Greene Middle School, also in the Providence district, had significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA (23.4%) and Mathematics (13.1%) for the 2023-2024 school year. Similarly, the charter schools in the area, such as Providence Preparatory Charter and AF Providence Mayoral Middle, outperformed West Broadway Middle School in both ELA and Mathematics. Despite the high per-student spending at West Broadway Middle School, ranging from $13,467 to $16,785 over the past four school years, the school has struggled to make meaningful improvements in student academic performance.

Detail:

Public 5-8

29 Bainbridge Avenue
Providence, RI 02909

(401) 456-9102

District: Providence

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,785

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 480

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

72.7%

African American:

9.0%

White:

8.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Broadway Middle School ranks worse than 84.4% of middle schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks 3^rd among 5 ranked middle schools in the Providence School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.64. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (72.7%), African American (9%), White (8.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 89.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Providence School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Broadway Middle School is 14.5. 4 middle schools in the Providence School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare West Broadway Middle School employs 33 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Broadway Middle School is $16,785. 3 middle schools in the Providence School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks West Broadway Middle School 54^th of 64 Rhode Island public middle schools. (See West Broadway Middle School 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 West Broadway Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	RI State Percentile
2015	7.02	58^th	59	1.7%
2016	7.20	59^th	59	0.0%
2017	8.27	55^th	57	3.5%
2018	6.69	53^rd	53	0.0%
2019	8.73	56^th	61	8.2%
2021	8.41	61^st	62	1.6%
2022	10.17	55^th	60	8.3%
2023	9.04	61^st	64	4.7%
2024	14.64	54^th	64	15.6%

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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 West Broadway Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2015	9	31	24	193	1	7	0	265
2016	18	53	28	303	3	14	0	419
2017	28	55	48	347	6	20	0	504
2018	25	51	41	343	5	13	0	478
2019	30	43	42	331	4	18	0	468
2020	33	41	38	368	1	14	0	495
2021	36	33	40	373	3	19	0	504
2022	37	40	38	364	5	14	0	498
2023	40	43	29	349	2	15	2	480

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 West Broadway Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	265	14.0	18.9	95.5
2016	419	30.0	13.9	74.9
2017	504	37.0	13.6	89.5
2018	478	34.0	14.0	92.3
2019	468	37.5	12.4	93.8
2020	495	34.0	14.5	90.9
2021	504	38.0	13.2	89.5
2022	498	33.0	15.0	85.3
2023	480	33.0	14.5	89.8

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 West Broadway Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	265	14.0	18.9	95.5
2016	419	30.0	13.9	74.9
2017	504	37.0	13.6	89.5
2018	478	34.0	14.0	92.3
2019	468	37.5	12.4	93.8
2020	495	34.0	14.5	90.9
2021	504	38.0	13.2	89.5
2022	498	33.0	15.0	85.3
2023	480	33.0	14.5	89.8

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 West Broadway Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$362 (2.7%)	$13,105 (97.3%)	$13,467
2019	$424 (2.8%)	$14,499 (97.2%)	$14,923
2020	$1,003 (7.3%)	$12,715 (92.7%)	$13,718
2021	$2,088 (12.4%)	$14,697 (87.6%)	$16,785

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Broadway Middle School

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 56^th of 61 Middle schools	Ranks 61^st of 64 Middle schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Broadway Middle School)	8.4	7	1.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Providence)	19.9	17	2.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	39.1	35.1	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Broadway Middle School)	8.2	6.8	1.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Providence)	12.9	14.8	1.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	30.1	30	0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Broadway Middle School)	16	10.1	5.9%
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 (West Broadway Middle School)	11.6	10.6	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Providence)	12.2	9	3.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	28	28.7	0.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Broadway Middle School)	6.6	9.9	3.3%
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 (West Broadway Middle School)	5.6	6.1	0.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Providence)	8	7	1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	27.6	25.7	1.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Broadway Middle School)	7.6	10.2	2.6%
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 (West Broadway Middle School)	6.6	5.9	0.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Providence)	7	6	1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	24.5	23	1.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (West Broadway Middle School)	9.7	9.5	0.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Providence)	17.2	15.1	2.1%
All Grades Mathematics (West Broadway Middle School)	8	7.5	0.5%
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	468	480	2.6%
African American	43	43
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	42	29	31%
Hispanic	331	349	5.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	30	40	33.3%
Two or More Races	18	15	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	93.8%	89.8%	4%

Schools Near West Broadway 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about West Broadway Middle School

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West Broadway Middle School ranks in the bottom 15.6% of Rhode Island middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of West Broadway Middle School?

Students at West Broadway Middle School are 73% Hispanic, 9% African American, 8% White, 6% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

What district is West Broadway Middle School in?

Providence

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In the 2022-23 school year, 480 students attended West Broadway Middle School.

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