East Providence on the map

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District boundary from the NCES EDGE composite school district file. Each marker is a graded school; click it for its grade and scores.

Agnes B Hennessey SchoolWaddington SchoolEast Providence HighKent Heights SchoolOrlo Avenue SchoolRiverside Middle SchoolSilver Spring SchoolEmma G Whiteknact SchoolEdward Martin MiddleMyron J Francis ElementaryEdward R Martin Middle AnnexJames R D Oldham School
District boundary from the NCES EDGE composite school district file; each dot is a graded school, tap or hover for its name.

SchoolGrade summary for East Providence

Average SchoolGrade
D+
Meeting or exceeding expectations
50%
Exceeding
10%
Avg actual scores
24%
Avg projected
27.4%

10 of 12 schools in East Providence carry a SchoolGrade (2 have too little test data to grade). Grade distribution:

B: 1C: 2D: 7

Best schools in East Providence

Statewide rankings: all 54 high schools in Rhode Island · all 53 middle schools in Rhode Island · all 128 elementary schools in Rhode Island

The ten highest SchoolGrades in the district. Grades reward actual test performance against the projection for each school's student context, so a B in a high-poverty school can outrank an A- elsewhere on impact.

  1. B- Myron J Francis Elementary (Elementary school, exceeds expectations)
  2. C- Silver Spring School (Elementary school, doesn't meet expectations)
  3. C- East Providence High (High school, underperforms expectations)
  4. D+ Riverside Middle School (Middle school, doesn't meet expectations)
  5. D+ Waddington School (Elementary school, meets expectations)
  6. D Agnes B Hennessey School (Elementary school, meets expectations)
  7. D Edward Martin Middle (Middle school, doesn't meet expectations)
  8. D Kent Heights School (Elementary school, meets expectations)
  9. D Orlo Avenue School (Elementary school, meets expectations)
  10. D- Emma G Whiteknact School (Elementary school, doesn't meet expectations)

Every school in East Providence

All schools, A to Z (12)

Where East Providence schools are

Cities and towns served (3)

About this district

  • State: Best schools in Rhode Island
  • County: Providence County
  • Type: regular local school district
  • Setting: large suburb (NCES locale of the district office)
  • Enrollment: 5,314 students with 404 full-time-equivalent teachers and 702 total staff FTE (NCES CCD, 2023-24)
  • NCES district ID: 4400330
  • Grades are the 2025-26 SchoolGrade model: each school's actual proficiency against the level projected for its student context. How SchoolGrade works

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Questions about East Providence

How many schools are in East Providence?

SchoolGrade grades 12 public schools in East Providence, across 3 cities and towns. Every one of them is listed on this page with a link to its own report.

Which cities does East Providence serve?

The largest by graded schools: East Providence, Riverside, Rumford.

How good are the schools in East Providence?

Across the 10 graded schools, the average SchoolGrade is D+, with 24% of tested students meeting the state bar against a projected 27.4%. 50% of schools meet or exceed the expectation for their student context.

How many students attend East Providence?

5,314 students were enrolled in East Providence in the 2023-24 school year, about 13.2 students per full-time teacher (NCES Common Core of Data).

Where is East Providence?

East Providence is in Rhode Island, based in Providence County, with its district office in East Providence. Its boundary covers about 13.3 sq mi.