Summary:
The 02907 zip code area of Providence, Rhode Island is home to 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The data reveals a significant performance gap between the highest-performing and lowest-performing schools in the area, with Leviton Dual Language School and Achievement First Promesa standing out as the top-performing schools, while Gilbert Stuart Middle School and Alfred Lima Senior Elementary School lag behind.
The charter schools in the area, including Achievement First Promesa, Paul Cuffee Upper School, Highlander Elementary Charter, and Providence Preparatory Charter, generally outperform the traditional public schools in the data set, with higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings. The schools with the highest rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, such as Providence Preparatory Charter and Gilbert Stuart Middle School, tend to have the lowest proficiency rates, suggesting a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance.
Overall, the data highlights the significant challenges faced by the Providence school district, with most of the schools in the 02907 zip code area performing well below the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. The high-performing schools, such as Leviton Dual Language School and Achievement First Promesa, provide a model for what is possible, but the district as a whole has significant work to do to improve educational outcomes for all students.
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