Alfred Lima Sr. El School vs Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 968 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alfred Lima Sr. El School
Providence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
662 students
Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS
Providence · Public high · Grades 9–12
447 students
| Measure | Alfred Lima Sr. El School Providence, Rhode Island | Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #171 of 172 | #53 of 57 |
| National rank | #49547 of 50,301 | #16144 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 662 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 79.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 2.5% |
| city | Providence | Providence |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.4 vs 9.6).
- •Alfred Lima Sr. El School does better on math proficiency (9% vs 2.5%).
- •Alfred Lima Sr. El School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.6% vs 90.5%).
- •Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.0).
- •Alfred Lima Sr. El School is the larger school with 662 students compared with 447.
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 Alfred Lima Sr. El School better than Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS ranks higher (14.4 vs 9.6 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 Alfred Lima Sr. El School and Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS?
About 968 m in a straight line, between Providence and Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alfred Lima Sr. El School: 662. Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alfred Lima Sr. El School and Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS rank in Rhode Island?
Alfred Lima Sr. El School is 171st of 172 and Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS is 53rd of 57 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).