- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Providence, RI
Birchwood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Birchwood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 440078000173
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Birchwood Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Rhode Island schools.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in North Providence · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Birchwood Middle School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Birchwood Middle School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in North Providence, RI.
School address
District: North Providence · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440078000173 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Birchwood Middle School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 440078000173 · North Providence, RI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 12.6:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: North Providence High (1,085 students)
Birchwood Middle School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Birchwood Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Providen
North Providence High
1,085 students
- This school 390
Birchwood Middle School
390 students
- Stephen Olney 388
Stephen Olney School
388 students
- James L. Mcgui 384
James L. Mcguire School
384 students
- Dr. Edward Ric 378
Dr. Edward Ricci School
378 students
- Greystone Scho 303
Greystone School
303 students
What this shows Birchwood Middle School reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Birchwood Middle School compares
Birchwood Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Rhode Island and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 9% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,638
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
African American 14.1%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Birchwood Middle School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for North Providence reports $18,638 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Birchwood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Providence High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stephen Olney School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James L. Mcguire School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Edward Ricci School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greystone School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Birchwood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in North Providence
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Birchwood Middle School
How many students attend Birchwood Middle School?
Birchwood Middle School has 390 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Providence, RI. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birchwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Birchwood Middle School is 12.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Birchwood Middle School?
36.1% of students at Birchwood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Birchwood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Birchwood Middle School is White at 47.2% of enrollment, in North Providence, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Birchwood Middle School?
Birchwood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Birchwood Middle School rank among public schools in North Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, Birchwood Middle School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in North Providence, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in North Providence on the city page.
What other schools are in North Providence?
Besides Birchwood Middle School, North Providence also operates North Providence High (1,085 students), Stephen Olney School (388 students), and James L. Mcguire School (384 students). See the North Providence district page for the complete list.