AF Providence Mayoral Middle

370 Hartford Avenue
Providence, RI 02909

Charter School 405 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

**AF Providence Mayoral Middle** is a public charter school located at 370 Hartford Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island. Operated by the Achievement First (AF) network, the school is part of a broader educational model that emphasizes rigorous academics, high expectations, and a structured environment designed to prepare students for success in college and beyond. The "Mayoral" designation highlights the school’s unique origins and partnership within the Providence community, focusing on providing quality educational options for local families.

The school serves middle-grade students with a curriculum that prioritizes core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science, while also incorporating character development and leadership training. By utilizing a data-driven approach to instruction, AF Providence Mayoral Middle seeks to close the achievement gap for students in the area. The school's mission centers on fostering a culture of academic achievement, where students are held to demanding standards and supported by teachers and staff dedicated to their personal and intellectual growth.

405

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AF Providence Mayoral Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	294
Black	79
Asian	4
Two or More	5
American Indian	7

Hispanic
294 (72.6%)
Black
79 (19.5%)
White
16 (4.0%)
American Indian
7 (1.7%)
Two or More
5 (1.2%)
Asian
4 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Achievement First Rhode Island
Phone:	(401)347-1120
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	284
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* 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 5 96

Grade 6 104

Grade 7 99

Grade 8 106