Achievement First Promesa vs Paul Cuffee Upper School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 723 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Achievement First Promesa
Providence · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
548 students
Paul Cuffee Upper School
Providence · Charter high · Grades 9–12
243 students
| Measure | Achievement First Promesa Providence, Rhode Island | Paul Cuffee Upper School Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 172 | #39 of 57 |
| National rank | #31851 of 50,301 | #13466 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 548 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.8% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Providence | Providence |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Achievement First Promesa scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.1 vs 29.4).
- •Achievement First Promesa does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 90.5%).
- •Paul Cuffee Upper School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 13.4).
- •Achievement First Promesa is the larger school with 548 students compared with 243.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Achievement First Promesa better than Paul Cuffee Upper School?
On the Success Index (US), Achievement First Promesa ranks higher (40.1 vs 29.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Achievement First Promesa and Paul Cuffee Upper School?
About 723 m in a straight line, between Providence and Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Achievement First Promesa: 548. Paul Cuffee Upper School: 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Achievement First Promesa and Paul Cuffee Upper School rank in Rhode Island?
Achievement First Promesa is 102nd of 172 and Paul Cuffee Upper School is 39th of 57 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).