Paul Cuffee Middle School vs William D'Abate Elem. School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 950 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
William D'Abate Elem. School
Providence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students
| Measure | Paul Cuffee Middle School Providence, Rhode Island | William D'Abate Elem. School Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #42 of 58 | #158 of 172 |
| National rank | #12969 of 15,369 | #46309 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 189 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 189 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 88.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 25% |
| 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 17.6).
- •Paul Cuffee Middle School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Paul Cuffee Middle School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •William D'Abate Elem. School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.7% vs 89.9%).
- •Paul Cuffee Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.3).
- •William D'Abate Elem. School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 189.
- •Paul Cuffee Middle School is a charter school while William D'Abate Elem. School 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 Middle School better than William D'Abate Elem. School?
On the Success Index (US), Paul Cuffee Middle School ranks higher (24.4 vs 17.6 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 William D'Abate Elem. School?
About 950 m in a straight line, between Providence and Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paul Cuffee Middle School: 189. William D'Abate Elem. School: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paul Cuffee Middle School and William D'Abate Elem. School rank in Rhode Island?
Paul Cuffee Middle School is 42nd of 58 and William D'Abate Elem. School is 158th of 172 among middle schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).