Samuel W. Bridgham Middle School (Closed 2012)

1655 Westminster St
Providence, RI 02909
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Samuel W. Bridgham Middle School serves 603 students in grades 6-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 26% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 37% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
603 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (RI)
(10-11)
26%
56%
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(10-11)
37%
71%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Samuel W. Bridgham Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
6%
3%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Samuel W. Bridgham Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hispanic
69%
29%
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Black
13%
9%
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White
7%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Samuel W. Bridgham Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% RI state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% RI state average).
How many students attend Samuel W. Bridgham Middle School?
603 students attend Samuel W. Bridgham Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Samuel W. Bridgham Middle School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Samuel W. Bridgham Middle School?
Samuel W. Bridgham Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Samuel W. Bridgham Middle School offer ?
Samuel W. Bridgham Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Samuel W. Bridgham Middle School part of?
Samuel W. Bridgham Middle School is part of Providence School District.

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