Roger Williams Middle
786 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 40 |
| Hispanic | 546 |
| Black | 140 |
| Asian | 18 |
| Two or More | 29 |
| American Indian | 10 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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Hispanic546 (69.6%)
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Black140 (17.8%)
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White40 (5.1%)
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Two or More29 (3.7%)
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Asian18 (2.3%)
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American Indian10 (1.3%)
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Pacific Islander2 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 257 |
| Grade 7 | 283 |
| Grade 8 | 246 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 375 | 47.7% |
| Male | 410 | 52.2% |
| Not Specified | 1 | 0.1% |
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