Providence Preparatory Charter vs West Broadway Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Rhode Island, United States, 843 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Providence Preparatory Charter
Providence · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
244 students
West Broadway Middle School
Providence · Public middle · Grades 5–8
516 students
| Measure | Providence Preparatory Charter Providence, Rhode Island | West Broadway Middle School Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 58 | #55 of 58 |
| National rank | #15309 of 15,369 | #14964 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 244 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 244 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 89.5% |
| Students per teacher | – | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 10% |
| Math proficiency | – | 8% |
| city | Providence | Providence |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Broadway Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.5 vs 5.3).
- •West Broadway Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.5% vs 99.6%).
- •West Broadway Middle School is the larger school with 516 students compared with 244.
- •Providence Preparatory Charter is a charter school while West Broadway Middle 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 Providence Preparatory Charter better than West Broadway Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), West Broadway Middle School ranks higher (11.5 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 Providence Preparatory Charter and West Broadway Middle School?
About 843 m in a straight line, between Providence and Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Providence Preparatory Charter: 244. West Broadway Middle School: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Providence Preparatory Charter and West Broadway Middle School rank in Rhode Island?
Providence Preparatory Charter is 58th of 58 and West Broadway Middle School is 55th of 58 among middle schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).