Serving 428 students in grades 9-12, Rini Middle College ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in RI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rini Middle College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Rini Middle College's student population of 428 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Rini Middle College ranks within the bottom 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rini Middle College is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#189 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
67%
30%
Black
23%
9%
White
4%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rini Middle College's ranking?
Rini Middle College is ranked #189 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rini Middle College?
The graduation rate of Rini Middle College is 70-79%, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 83%.
How many students attend Rini Middle College?
428 students attend Rini Middle College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Rini Middle College students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rini Middle College?
Rini Middle College has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rini Middle College offer ?
Rini Middle College offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rini Middle College part of?
Rini Middle College is part of Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College School District.
In what neighborhood is Rini Middle College located?
Rini Middle College is located in the Downtown Providence neighborhood of Providence, RI. There are 4 other public schools located in Downtown Providence.
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