Myron J. Francis Elementary vs Nathan Bishop Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Myron J. Francis Elementary
Rumford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
391 students
Nathan Bishop Middle
Providence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
719 students
| Measure | Myron J. Francis Elementary Rumford, Rhode Island | Nathan Bishop Middle Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #54 of 172 | #50 of 58 |
| National rank | #17011 of 50,301 | #14614 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 391 | 719 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 719 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.8% | 80.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 13% |
| city | Rumford | Providence |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Myron J. Francis Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 14.7).
- •Myron J. Francis Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 13%).
- •Myron J. Francis Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 19%).
- •Myron J. Francis Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.8% vs 80.1%).
- •Myron J. Francis Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.3).
- •Nathan Bishop Middle is the larger school with 719 students compared with 391.
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 Myron J. Francis Elementary better than Nathan Bishop Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Myron J. Francis Elementary ranks higher (61.7 vs 14.7 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 Myron J. Francis Elementary and Nathan Bishop Middle?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Rumford and Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Myron J. Francis Elementary: 391. Nathan Bishop Middle: 719. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Myron J. Francis Elementary and Nathan Bishop Middle rank in Rhode Island?
Myron J. Francis Elementary is 54th of 172 and Nathan Bishop Middle is 50th of 58 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).