Serving 249 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in RI
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S's student population of 249 students has grown by 83% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 366% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S 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 Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S is 0.33, 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
#261 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
81%
30%
Black
5%
9%
White
14%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S's ranking?
Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S is ranked #261 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 ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S?
249 students attend Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S?
Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S offer ?
Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S part of?
Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S is part of Nuestro Mundo Public Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S located?
Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S is located in the Lower South Providence neighborhood of Providence, RI. There are 7 other public schools located in Lower South Providence.
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