Serving 31 students in grades 8-12, Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
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 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in RI
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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
Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program ranks within the top 30% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#67 out of 289 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
58%
30%
Black
23%
9%
White
16%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program's ranking?
Dcyf Alternative Ed. Program is ranked #67 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% 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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