For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,839 students in Achievement First Rhode Island School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in Achievement First Rhode Island School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
7 Schools
315 Schools
# Students
2,839 Students
134,720 Students
# Teachers
193 Teachers
10,603 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Achievement First Rhode Island School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 62 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 63 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
31%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
73%
30%
% Black
18%
9%
% White
4%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,044 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,250. The school district revenue/student has declined by 37% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,495 is less than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has declined by 37% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,044
$22,250
Spending / Student
$9,495
$21,467
Best Achievement First Rhode Island School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Achievement First Iluminar
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
85 Garfield Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1116
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1116
Grades: K-4
| 470 students
Rank: #22.
Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
85 Garfield Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1118
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1118
Grades: 5-8
| 401 students
Rank: #33.
Achievement First Providence
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
370 Hartford Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1106
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1106
Grades: K-4
| 461 students
Rank: #44.
Af Providence Mayoral Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
370 Hartford Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1120
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1120
Grades: 5-8
| 405 students
Rank: n/an/a
Achievement First Envision Ele
Charter School
370 Hartford Ave
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1115
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1115
Grades: K-3
| 357 students
Rank: n/an/a
Achievement First Promesa
Charter School
234 Daboll St
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 347-1125
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 347-1125
Grades: K-4
| 447 students
Rank: n/an/a
Achievement First Providence High School
Charter School
315 Laurel Hill Ave
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1126
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1126
Grades: 9-11
| 298 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Achievement First Rhode Island School District?
Achievement First Rhode Island School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,839 students.
What is the rank of Achievement First School District?
Achievement First School District is ranked #36 out of 62 school districts in Rhode Island (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Achievement First School District?
73% of Achievement First School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Achievement First School District?
Achievement First School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is Achievement First School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,495 is less than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has declined by 37% over four school years.
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