Asa Messer El. School vs Paul Cuffee Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 118 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Asa Messer El. School
Providence · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
557 students
Paul Cuffee Middle School
Providence · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
189 students
| Measure | Asa Messer El. School Providence, Rhode Island | Paul Cuffee Middle School Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #168 of 172 | #42 of 58 |
| National rank | #48450 of 50,301 | #12969 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 557 | 189 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 189 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 27% |
| city | Providence | Providence |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul Cuffee Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.4 vs 13.1).
- •Paul Cuffee Middle School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •Paul Cuffee Middle School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Asa Messer El. School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84% vs 89.9%).
- •Paul Cuffee Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.0).
- •Asa Messer El. School is the larger school with 557 students compared with 189.
- •Asa Messer El. School is a public school while Paul Cuffee Middle School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Asa Messer El. School better than Paul Cuffee Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Paul Cuffee Middle School ranks higher (24.4 vs 13.1 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 Asa Messer El. School and Paul Cuffee Middle School?
About 118 m in a straight line, between Providence and Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Asa Messer El. School: 557. Paul Cuffee Middle School: 189. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Asa Messer El. School and Paul Cuffee Middle School rank in Rhode Island?
Asa Messer El. School is 168th of 172 and Paul Cuffee Middle School is 42nd of 58 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).