Roger Williams Middle

School Overview
Roger Williams Middle School, located at 278 Thurbers Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island, serves as a public educational institution within the Providence Public School District. Situated in the South Providence neighborhood, the school is tasked with supporting a diverse student population, providing a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to prepare students for the academic and social challenges of high school. As part of the state’s largest urban district, the school operates within a complex educational landscape, focusing on core subjects while striving to integrate social-emotional learning and community engagement to meet the specific needs of its local families.

Beyond its academic offerings, Roger Williams Middle School functions as a focal point for the surrounding community. Like many schools in the Providence district, it faces the ongoing challenges of urban education, including managing resource allocation and addressing the diverse linguistic and socio-economic backgrounds of its students. The school environment typically emphasizes the development of foundational skills in literacy and mathematics, while attempting to foster a supportive climate that encourages student participation in extracurricular activities and promotes long-term academic success.
786
Total Students
54.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roger Williams Middle
Demographic Student Count
White40
Hispanic546
Black140
Asian18
Two or More29
American Indian10
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    546 (69.6%)
  • Black
    140 (17.8%)
  • White
    40 (5.1%)
  • Two or More
    29 (3.7%)
  • Asian
    18 (2.3%)
  • American Indian
    10 (1.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.3%)
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: Providence
Phone: (401)456-9355
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 786
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 648
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 58
Grades Taught
Grade 6 257
Grade 7 283
Grade 8 246

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Roger Williams Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 6257
Grade 7283
Grade 8246
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Roger Williams Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female37547.7%
Male41052.2%
Not Specified10.1%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)