Birchwood Middle School

10 Birchwood Drive
North Providence, RI 02904

379 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Birchwood Middle School, located at 10 Birchwood Drive in North Providence, Rhode Island, serves as a key educational institution within the North Providence School District. As a middle school, it plays a pivotal role in the transitional period of early adolescence, typically catering to students in grades 6 through 8. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for students to succeed as they prepare for the challenges of high school.

The school community focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards while encouraging student engagement through various extracurricular opportunities. By emphasizing a supportive atmosphere and collaborative learning, Birchwood Middle School strives to cultivate critical thinking, character development, and a strong sense of community among its diverse student body. Its location in North Providence places it at the heart of the local neighborhood, making it a central hub for student life and family involvement in the area.

379

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Birchwood Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	94
Black	58
Asian	15
Two or More	24

White
187 (49.5 %)
Hispanic
94 (24.9 %)
Black
58 (15.3 %)
Two or More
24 (6.3 %)
Asian
15 (4.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	North Providence
Phone:	(401)233-1120
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	172
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 124

Grade 7 117

Grade 8 138