Urban Collaborative Program

75 Carpenter Street
Providence, RI 02903

145 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

The Urban Collaborative Program, located at 75 Carpenter Street in Providence, Rhode Island, is an innovative educational initiative designed to support students who may struggle in traditional school environments. It operates as a specialized program within the Providence Public School District, focusing on providing a personalized, smaller-scale learning experience. By prioritizing an inclusive and supportive atmosphere, the program aims to re-engage students who have faced academic or social challenges, helping them bridge the gap between their current standing and their long-term educational goals.

The curriculum is built on a collaborative model that emphasizes strong relationships between students, teachers, and families. Rather than utilizing a "one-size-fits-all" approach, the program offers flexible pathways that often integrate social-emotional learning with core academic requirements. By fostering a close-knit community and offering targeted interventions, the Urban Collaborative Program strives to empower students to build confidence, regain academic momentum, and successfully prepare for graduation and future career or college opportunities.

145

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Urban Collaborative Program
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	95
Black	30
Asian	3
Two or More	2
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
95 (65.5%)
Black
30 (20.7%)
White
9 (6.2%)
American Indian
4 (2.8%)
Asian
3 (2.1%)
Two or More
2 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Urban Collaborative
Phone:	(401)272-0881
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	145
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 66

Grade 8 79