ROGER WILLIAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Roger Williams Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Providence school district, located in Providence, RI with about 797 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 64 teachers, Roger Williams Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Roger Williams Middle School, located at 278 Thurbers Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island, serves as a public educational institution within the Providence Public School District. Situated in the South Providence neighborhood, the school is tasked with supporting a diverse student population, providing a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to prepare students for the academic and social challenges of high school. As part of the state’s largest urban district, the school operates within a complex educational landscape, focusing on core subjects while striving to integrate social-emotional learning and community engagement to meet the specific needs of its local families.

Beyond its academic offerings, Roger Williams Middle School functions as a focal point for the surrounding community. Like many schools in the Providence district, it faces the ongoing challenges of urban education, including managing resource allocation and addressing the diverse linguistic and socio-economic backgrounds of its students. The school environment typically emphasizes the development of foundational skills in literacy and mathematics, while attempting to foster a supportive climate that encourages student participation in extracurricular activities and promotes long-term academic success.

For more information, contact Roger Williams Middle at (401) 456-9355 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.