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Birchwood Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 388 students

 
 
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4 stars

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Posted February 5, 2010

NEW Top Staff have change school to very parent friendly they want you to know whats going on and tell you if your son or daughter is having a problem they return phone calls and make you feel welcome
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 2, 2010

Not very parent friendly its like every thing is kept a secret they only want you to know whats going on when its suits them do not tell you if your son or daughter is having a problem until its too late do not return phone calls or make u feel welcome
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 28, 2009

Birchwood middle school is a great school with a terrific staff. My children got a great education there. They were involved in all the extra curricular activities. However I feel the school could be more parent friendly. We came from Stephen Olney , I am very involved parent and the difference in your welcome was dramatic.Also, the fact that there are no teacher parent meetings set for after school is difficult on parents. Other than that my children were happy there and successful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 23, 2008

its a great school school and it is also a high performing school with smart kid.i should know my son gose there he had d's and f's in his other school. then we swished his school now his lowest grade is a c+. he has lots of friends and everyone there are verry nice the is a really a good school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 6, 2007

I believe this is the best school in North Providence. My son started off there in 7th grade and fit in nicely. He is usually quiet but he became comfertable with all the girls, boys, and teachers. My daughter was on the Blue Team and had the best teacher. Mr. Cotoia is so nice. The students are very nice too.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 19, 2007

birchwood is the best school.better then RICCI and you willl learn more here. the teacher and staff are wonderful
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 19, 2006

Birchwood's great school and we have a lot of activities and we have good teachers and students do very well there.
—Submitted by Carissa, 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 62% in 2012.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
39%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

125 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
61%
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.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
33%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

122 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
74%
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 58% in 2012.

138 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
33%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

138 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 27% in 2012.

135 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
17%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 59% in 2012.

138 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
52%
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 Students52%
Female44%
Male57%
Black or African American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino50%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)51%
Economically disadvantaged students56%
Not economically disadvantaged students48%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities56%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English52%
Non-migrant52%

Reading

All Students68%
Female74%
Male64%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino55%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)68%
Economically disadvantaged students61%
Not economically disadvantaged students76%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities73%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English68%
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 Students49%
Female49%
Male51%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino52%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)51%
Economically disadvantaged students42%
Not economically disadvantaged students55%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities55%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English49%
Non-migrant49%

Reading

All Students73%
Female79%
Male67%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino75%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)72%
Economically disadvantaged students68%
Not economically disadvantaged students76%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English73%
Non-migrant73%
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 Students50%
Female47%
Male54%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino48%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)50%
Economically disadvantaged students53%
Not economically disadvantaged students49%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities22%
Students without disabilities57%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English50%
Non-migrant50%

Reading

All Students86%
Female90%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino86%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)86%
Economically disadvantaged students82%
Not economically disadvantaged students90%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities63%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant86%

Science

All Students17%
Female12%
Male21%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)20%
Economically disadvantaged students10%
Not economically disadvantaged students22%
Title I0%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities17%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English17%
Non-migrant17%

Writing

All Students79%
Female84%
Male76%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino74%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)81%
Economically disadvantaged students73%
Not economically disadvantaged students84%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities56%
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English79%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 67% 65%
Hispanic 21% 21%
Black 8% 8%
Asian 3% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 32%N/A43%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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10 Birchwood Dr
North Providence, RI 02904
Phone: (401) 233-1120

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