Serving 173 students in grades 9-12, Nel/cps Construction Career ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in RI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nel/cps Construction Career ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Nel/cps Construction Career's student population of 173 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
173 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Nel/cps Construction Career ranks within the bottom 50% of all 288 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nel/cps Construction Career is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#186 out of 288 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
23%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
44%
29%
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Black
5%
9%
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White
39%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Graduation Rate
70-79%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nel/cps Construction Career's ranking?
Nel/cps Construction Career is ranked #186 out of 288 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% RI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nel/cps Construction Career?
The graduation rate of Nel/cps Construction Career is 70-79%, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 85%.
How many students attend Nel/cps Construction Career?
173 students attend Nel/cps Construction Career.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Nel/cps Construction Career students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nel/cps Construction Career?
Nel/cps Construction Career has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nel/cps Construction Career offer ?
Nel/cps Construction Career offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Nel/cps Construction Career part of?
Nel/cps Construction Career is part of Cranston School District.
School Reviews
5 2/14/2015
It seems like a really great school. But I was wondering if people that live in providence can come to the school which is in cranston.
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