Paul Cuffee Lower School vs Urban Collaborative Program
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 1.1 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
Urban Collaborative Program
Providence · Public middle · Grades 7–8
145 students
| Measure | Paul Cuffee Lower School Providence, Rhode Island | Urban Collaborative Program Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #141 of 172 | #56 of 58 |
| National rank | #42318 of 50,301 | #14993 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 358 | 145 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 145 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 2.5% |
| 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 11.2).
- •Paul Cuffee Lower School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 2.5%).
- •Paul Cuffee Lower School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •Paul Cuffee Lower School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.3% vs 100%).
- •Urban Collaborative Program does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.8).
- •Paul Cuffee Lower School is the larger school with 358 students compared with 145.
- •Paul Cuffee Lower School is a charter school while Urban Collaborative Program is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Urban Collaborative Program?
On the Success Index (US), Paul Cuffee Lower School ranks higher (24.0 vs 11.2 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 Urban Collaborative Program?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Providence and Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paul Cuffee Lower School: 358. Urban Collaborative Program: 145. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paul Cuffee Lower School and Urban Collaborative Program rank in Rhode Island?
Paul Cuffee Lower School is 141st of 172 and Urban Collaborative Program is 56th of 58 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).