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The Learning Community Charter School

Charter | K-7 | 530 students

We are best known for high standards, strong support.

Living in Central Falls

Situated in an inner city neighborhood. The median home value is $105,000. The average monthly rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $810.

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Posted October 3, 2012

My son recently transferred to this school and he loves it, not only has great staff, but he gets more homework which will help him learn and practice the material in class. We are very excited about this new chapter in our lives, hopefully my daughter will join him in a near future. GOOOO Learning Community!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 10, 2010

i love this school . the teachers help me alot with every thing i need help with ever thing i need help with. but mosr of all it is fun to learn at this school.
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
63%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
55%
Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
26%

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students68%
Female73%
Male65%
Black or African Americann/a
Hispanic or Latino71%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students65%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I65%
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)50%
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant68%

Reading

All Students76%
Female90%
Male65%
Black or African Americann/a
Hispanic or Latino80%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students75%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I75%
Students without disabilities78%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)79%
Proficient in English74%
Non-migrant76%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students62%
Female56%
Male69%
Black or African Americann/a
Hispanic or Latino60%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students59%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I60%
Students without disabilities64%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)21%
Proficient in English77%
Non-migrant62%

Reading

All Students62%
Female62%
Male62%
Black or African Americann/a
Hispanic or Latino60%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students63%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I62%
Students without disabilities67%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)21%
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant62%

Science

All Students29%
Female26%
Male31%
Black or African Americann/a
Hispanic or Latino29%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students22%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I23%
Students without disabilities31%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)7%
Proficient in English40%
Non-migrant29%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students65%
Female60%
Male71%
Black or African Americann/a
Hispanic or Latino62%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students63%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I63%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities69%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)42%
Proficient in English67%
Non-migrant65%

Reading

All Students77%
Female78%
Male74%
Black or African Americann/a
Hispanic or Latino74%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students72%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I72%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)58%
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant77%

Writing

All Students68%
Female72%
Male64%
Black or African Americann/a
Hispanic or Latino66%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students65%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I65%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)42%
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant68%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students60%
Female62%
Male56%
Black or African Americann/a
Hispanic or Latino64%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students56%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I56%
Students without disabilities66%
Proficient in English59%
Non-migrant60%

Reading

All Students79%
Female89%
Male65%
Black or African Americann/a
Hispanic or Latino77%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students79%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I79%
Students without disabilities89%
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant79%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students46%
Female40%
Male52%
Black or African American31%
Hispanic or Latino51%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students44%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I44%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities53%
Proficient in English46%
Non-migrant46%

Reading

All Students74%
Female75%
Male72%
Black or African American62%
Hispanic or Latino78%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students74%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I74%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities79%
Proficient in English73%
Non-migrant74%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 84% 19%
Black 11% 9%
White 5% 69%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 85%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
School Leader's name
  • Sarah Friedman & Meg O'Leary, Co-Directors
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (401) 722-0990
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
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21 Lincoln Ave
Central Falls, RI 02863
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