Esek Hopkins Middle vs Nathan Bishop Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Rhode Island, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Esek Hopkins Middle
Providence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
398 students
Nathan Bishop Middle
Providence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
719 students
| Measure | Esek Hopkins Middle Providence, Rhode Island | Nathan Bishop Middle Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #52 of 58 | #50 of 58 |
| National rank | #14800 of 15,369 | #14614 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 398 | 719 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 719 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.9% | 80.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 13% |
| city | Providence | Providence |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nathan Bishop Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.7 vs 13.1).
- •Nathan Bishop Middle does better on math proficiency (13% vs 7%).
- •Nathan Bishop Middle does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 14%).
- •Nathan Bishop Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.1% vs 88.9%).
- •Esek Hopkins Middle does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.3).
- •Nathan Bishop Middle is the larger school with 719 students compared with 398.
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 Esek Hopkins Middle better than Nathan Bishop Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Nathan Bishop Middle ranks higher (14.7 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 Esek Hopkins Middle and Nathan Bishop Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Providence and Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Esek Hopkins Middle: 398. Nathan Bishop Middle: 719. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Esek Hopkins Middle and Nathan Bishop Middle rank in Rhode Island?
Esek Hopkins Middle is 52nd of 58 and Nathan Bishop Middle is 50th of 58 among middle schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).