RI Schools' Report Cards - Who Met Expectations and Who Didn't

The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) has released the 2022 school accountability and improvement results.

The data shows a dramatic difference in performance in different school districts across the state.

And, there is a wild difference in spending per pupil and there is little correlation between the per pupil spending and the performance. Pawtucket and Providence schools had among the lowest percentage of students meeting or exceeding expectations -- but the per-pupil spending for Pawtucket is just $16,653, and Providence is $22,322. Barrington schools have the highest achievement and nearly identical per pupil spending level at Pawtucket. Barrington spends $16,639 per pupil.

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The percentage of students meeting or exceeding expectations in a range of districts is under 10% for one of the three measures -- English Language Arts, Math and Science. In the Central Falls school district, 93% of students failed to meet expectations for all three subjects. In contrast, in Barrington, that number was 40% or lower.

According to RIDE, this marks the first release of Rhode Island’s Star Rating system post-pandemic, which details school performance data under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The Star Rating simplifies and summarizes overall school performance classifying schools from 1 to 5 stars to provide families and school communities a transparent, accessible, and easy-to-understand snapshot of school performance. The Star Ratings, and school accountability data, are housed within the online Report Card platform. 

"School accountability data is more important than ever as we work together to accelerate student learning and identify areas of need,” said Chair of the Council on Elementary and Secondary Education Patti DiCenso. “This data will help our schools evaluate their progress, shift and expand supports as necessary and deliver the education our students deserve. We thank all our local education agencies for their unwavering commitment, urgency, and flexibility as we move our education system forward.” 

“The snapshot released [Friday] underscores the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our education system and the need for continued targeted academic, social and emotional supports in our schools, particularly among our most vulnerable populations,” said Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green. “To stem the broader impact of the pandemic, we are committed to working closely with school leaders to continue to build and expand programs to help our schools accelerate learning and guide our students forward. We share our gratitude with the Rhode Island education community, who will use this data responsibly to inform families of their students’ schools and improve student outcomes across the board.” 

Statewide, there are 14 5-star schools, 28 4-star schools, 116 3-star schools, 94 2-star schools, and 38 1-star schools. Within the 1-star category, there are 21 schools identified for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI), a federal designation for a state’s lowest-performing schools.  

CSI schools are eligible for additional federal funding to support school improvement plans.  Search for an individual school or a charter HERE.

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