Top Rankings
East Providence School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,152 students in East Providence School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in East Providence School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
13 Schools
317 Schools
# Students
5,152 Students
135,639 Students
# Teachers
407 Teachers
10,619 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
East Providence School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 63 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#34 out of 63 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
31%
Graduation Rate
83%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.64
# American Indian Students
48 Students
1,007 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
93 Students
4,456 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
775 Students
39,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
30%
# Black Students
600 Students
12,147 Students
% Black Students
11%
9%
# White Students
3,129 Students
70,754 Students
% White Students
61%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
195 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
506 Students
6,888 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
234
3,107
# Students in K Grade:
385
9,402
# Students in 1st Grade:
385
9,963
# Students in 2nd Grade:
316
9,583
# Students in 3rd Grade:
341
9,833
# Students in 4th Grade:
325
9,925
# Students in 5th Grade:
363
9,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
381
9,981
# Students in 7th Grade:
370
10,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
393
10,383
# Students in 9th Grade:
495
11,579
# Students in 10th Grade:
420
11,378
# Students in 11th Grade:
416
10,236
# Students in 12th Grade:
328
10,228
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,387 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,099. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,817 is less than the state median of $21,321. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$105 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$102 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,387
$22,099
Spending / Student
$19,817
$21,321
Best East Providence School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Myron J. Francis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
64 Bourne Avenue
Rumford, RI 02916
(401) 435-7829
Rumford, RI 02916
(401) 435-7829
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
Silver Spring School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 Silver Spring Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7836
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7836
Grades: K-5
| 219 students
Rank: #33.
Waddington School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Legion Way
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6235
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6235
Grades: K-5
| 534 students
Rank: #44.
Kent Heights School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2680 Pawtucket Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7824
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7824
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
Rank: #55.
Orlo Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Orlo Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 433-7836
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 433-7836
Grades: K-5
| 239 students
Rank: #66.
Emma G. Whiteknact School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
261 Grosvenor Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7828
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7828
Grades: K-5
| 240 students
Rank: #77.
East Providence High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Pawtucket Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7806
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7806
Grades: 9-12
| 1,659 students
Rank: #88.
Edward Martin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 Brown Street
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7819
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7819
Grades: 6-8
| 603 students
Rank: #99.
Agnes B. Hennessey School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Fort Street
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7831
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7831
Grades: K-5
| 258 students
Rank: #1010.
Riverside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
179 Forbes Street
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6230
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6230
Grades: 6-8
| 541 students
Rank: n/an/a
East Providence Career Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1998 Pawtucket Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7815
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7815
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Edward R. Martin Middle Annex
Magnet School
111 Brown Street
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 270-2321
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 270-2321
Grades: PK
| 100 students
Rank: n/an/a
James R. D. Oldham School
Magnet School
60 Bart Drive
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 270-2321
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 270-2321
Grades: PK
| 134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Providence School District?
East Providence School District manages 13 public schools serving 5,152 students.
What is the rank of East Providence School District?
East Providence School District is ranked #32 out of 63 school districts in Rhode Island (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Providence School District?
61% of East Providence School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Providence School District?
East Providence School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is East Providence School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,817 is less than the state median of $21,321. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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