Serving 31 students in grades 8-12, Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in RI)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program's student population of 31 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
58%
29%
Black
23%
9%
White
16%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% RI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program?
The graduation rate of Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program is 50%, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 85%.
How many students attend Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program?
31 students attend Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program?
Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program offer ?
Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program part of?
Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program is part of DCYF School District.
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