Paul Cuffee Lower School vs RINI Middle College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paul Cuffee Lower School
Providence · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
358 students
RINI Middle College
Providence · Charter high · Grades 9–12
462 students
| Measure | Paul Cuffee Lower School Providence, Rhode Island | RINI Middle College Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #141 of 172 | #44 of 57 |
| National rank | #42318 of 50,301 | #15377 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 358 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 5% |
| city | Providence | Providence |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul Cuffee Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.0 vs 19.3).
- •Paul Cuffee Lower School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 5%).
- •RINI Middle College does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 22%).
- •RINI Middle College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.2% vs 86.3%).
- •RINI Middle College does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.8).
- •RINI Middle College is the larger school with 462 students compared with 358.
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 Paul Cuffee Lower School better than RINI Middle College?
On the Success Index (US), Paul Cuffee Lower School ranks higher (24.0 vs 19.3 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 Paul Cuffee Lower School and RINI Middle College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Providence and Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paul Cuffee Lower School: 358. RINI Middle College: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paul Cuffee Lower School and RINI Middle College rank in Rhode Island?
Paul Cuffee Lower School is 141st of 172 and RINI Middle College is 44th of 57 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).