Birchwood Middle School vs James L. McGuire School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchwood Middle School
North Providence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
390 students
James L. McGuire School
North Providence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
384 students
| Measure | Birchwood Middle School North Providence, Rhode Island | James L. McGuire School North Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #27 of 58 | #114 of 172 |
| National rank | #8376 of 15,369 | #34690 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 390 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 48.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 27% |
| city | North Providence | North Providence |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birchwood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.6 vs 35.9).
- •Birchwood Middle School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Birchwood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •James L. McGuire School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.7% vs 56.4%).
- •Birchwood Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.4).
- •Birchwood Middle School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 384.
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 Birchwood Middle School better than James L. McGuire School?
On the Success Index (US), Birchwood Middle School ranks higher (46.6 vs 35.9 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 Birchwood Middle School and James L. McGuire School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between North Providence and North Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birchwood Middle School: 390. James L. McGuire School: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birchwood Middle School and James L. McGuire School rank in Rhode Island?
Birchwood Middle School is 27th of 58 and James L. McGuire School is 114th of 172 among middle schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).