Paul Cuffee Middle School vs Providence Preparatory Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Rhode Island, United States, 885 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paul Cuffee Middle School
Providence · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
189 students
Providence Preparatory Charter
Providence · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
244 students
| Measure | Paul Cuffee Middle School Providence, Rhode Island | Providence Preparatory Charter Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #42 of 58 | #58 of 58 |
| National rank | #12969 of 15,369 | #15309 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 189 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 189 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Providence | Providence |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul Cuffee Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.4 vs 5.3).
- •Paul Cuffee Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.9% vs 99.6%).
- •Providence Preparatory Charter is the larger school with 244 students compared with 189.
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 Middle School better than Providence Preparatory Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Paul Cuffee Middle School ranks higher (24.4 vs 5.3 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 Middle School and Providence Preparatory Charter?
About 885 m in a straight line, between Providence and Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paul Cuffee Middle School: 189. Providence Preparatory Charter: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paul Cuffee Middle School and Providence Preparatory Charter rank in Rhode Island?
Paul Cuffee Middle School is 42nd of 58 and Providence Preparatory Charter is 58th of 58 among middle schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).