Founders Academy vs Paul Cuffee Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Rhode Island, United States, 22 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Founders Academy
Woonsocket · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
158 students
Paul Cuffee Middle School
Providence · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
189 students
| Measure | Founders Academy Woonsocket, Rhode Island | Paul Cuffee Middle School Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #45 of 58 | #42 of 58 |
| National rank | #13726 of 15,369 | #12969 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 158 | 189 |
| Enrollment | 158 | 189 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| city | Woonsocket | Providence |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul Cuffee Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.4 vs 20.3).
- •Paul Cuffee Middle School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Paul Cuffee Middle School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Founders Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.3% vs 89.9%).
- •Founders Academy does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.5).
- •Paul Cuffee Middle School is the larger school with 189 students compared with 158.
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 Founders Academy better than Paul Cuffee Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Paul Cuffee Middle School ranks higher (24.4 vs 20.3 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 Founders Academy and Paul Cuffee Middle School?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Woonsocket and Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Founders Academy: 158. Paul Cuffee Middle School: 189. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Founders Academy and Paul Cuffee Middle School rank in Rhode Island?
Founders Academy is 45th of 58 and Paul Cuffee Middle School is 42nd of 58 among middle schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).