Serving 722 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Times2 Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 17% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 27% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
722 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)17%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)27%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
61%
30%
Black
28%
9%
White
6%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥90%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% RI state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Times2 Academy?
The graduation rate of Times2 Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 86%.
How many students attend Times2 Academy?
722 students attend Times2 Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Times2 Academy students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Times2 Academy?
Times2 Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Times2 Academy offer ?
Times2 Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Times2 Academy part of?
Times2 Academy is part of Providence School District.
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