Best Public Schools in Zip Code 02916

Summary:

The 02916 zip code in East Providence, Rhode Island is home to a single standout elementary school, Myron J. Francis Elementary. This school has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic performance, ranking among the top 20 elementary schools in the state for the past three years and earning a 4-5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Myron J. Francis Elementary boasts impressive test scores, with proficiency rates on the Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System (RICAS) that significantly outpace the East Providence district and the state of Rhode Island as a whole. The school's per-student spending is also higher than the typical spending in the state, which may contribute to its academic success. Additionally, Myron J. Francis Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.8, suggesting that students receive more individualized attention and support.

While the school's low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients indicates that its student population may come from more affluent backgrounds, the consistently high performance of Myron J. Francis Elementary is a testament to the quality of education it provides. Understanding the factors that contribute to the school's success, such as teaching practices, curriculum, and school leadership, could offer valuable insights for other schools in the district or state looking to improve their own academic outcomes.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSA Science (2024)	RICAS English Language Arts (2024)				RICAS Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSA Science All Grades	RICAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	RICAS Mathematics 4th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Myron J. Francis Elementary	Public	K-5	64 Bourne Avenue	Rumford	02916	Providence County	East Providence	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 435-7829	394	25	15.7	32.5%	285 (72.3%)	22 (5.6%)	50 (12.7%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.9%)	88.4	18^th of 166 public elementary schools	89.2%		91.4	12^th of 167 public elementary schools	92.8%	6	51.0	62.1	49.3	63.3	57.5	78.8	56.3	49.0	62.4	$15,114	$967	$14,147

Cities Near Zip Code 02916

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Providence	0.33 mi	61	47^th
Pawtucket	1.95 mi	18	45^th
North Providence	2.22 mi	9	41^st
East Providence	2.57 mi	9	37^th
Rumford	2.86 mi	1	7^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Rhode Island Department of Education.

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