ESEK HOPKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Esek Hopkins Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Providence school district, located in Providence, RI with about 544 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 40 teachers, Esek Hopkins Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Esek Hopkins Middle School, located at 480 Charles Street in Providence, Rhode Island, serves as a public middle school within the Providence Public School District. Historically significant for its namesake, the school is situated in the city’s North End/Charles neighborhood. It functions as a foundational institution for local families, providing core educational curriculum and extracurricular opportunities to a diverse student body during their critical adolescent years.

In recent years, Esek Hopkins Middle School has been a focal point of ongoing district-wide efforts to improve academic outcomes and school climate within Providence. The school has navigated several initiatives aimed at structural reform, community engagement, and curriculum modernization to better support its students. As part of the broader Providence school system, it continues to adapt to the evolving educational needs of its community, striving to provide a safe and supportive learning environment for its middle-grade learners.

For more information, contact Esek Hopkins Middle at (401) 456-9203 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.