Summary:
The The Hope Academy, the sole elementary school located in Providence, Rhode Island, serves 317 students in grades K-8. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Rhode Island elementary schools over the past 3 years, with proficiency rates significantly below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (57.73%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a large economically disadvantaged student population.
The Hope Academy's academic performance has been a concern, with proficiency rates as low as 14.7% in 3rd grade English Language Arts compared to the state average of 37.8%. The school's overall proficiency rates across all grades and subjects are well below the Rhode Island averages, suggesting the need for more effective instructional strategies and interventions to support student learning. The school's declining statewide ranking, from 129th out of 166 schools to 142nd out of 166, further highlights the challenges it faces in keeping pace with improvements in other Rhode Island elementary schools.
The high poverty rates at The Hope Academy may contribute to the school's academic struggles and should be considered when developing strategies to support student success. The school's low performance and high-need population may also have implications for its funding and resource allocation, as schools serving disadvantaged communities often require additional resources and targeted interventions to address the unique challenges faced by their students.
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