Birchwood Middle School vs Joseph A. Whelan School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 823 m 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
Joseph A. Whelan School
North Providence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
252 students
| Measure | Birchwood Middle School North Providence, Rhode Island | Joseph A. Whelan School North Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #27 of 58 | #100 of 172 |
| National rank | #8376 of 15,369 | #31267 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 390 | 252 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 252 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 58.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 32% |
| 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 41.0).
- •Joseph A. Whelan School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Birchwood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Birchwood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 58.7%).
- •Birchwood Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.3).
- •Birchwood Middle School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 252.
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 Joseph A. Whelan School?
On the Success Index (US), Birchwood Middle School ranks higher (46.6 vs 41.0 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 Joseph A. Whelan School?
About 823 m in a straight line, between North Providence and North Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birchwood Middle School: 390. Joseph A. Whelan School: 252. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birchwood Middle School and Joseph A. Whelan School rank in Rhode Island?
Birchwood Middle School is 27th of 58 and Joseph A. Whelan School is 100th of 172 among middle schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).