Urban Collaborative Program

75 Carpenter Street
Providence, RI 02903

131 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

The Urban Collaborative Program, located at 75 Carpenter Street in Providence, Rhode Island, is an innovative educational initiative designed to support students who may struggle in traditional school environments. It operates as a specialized program within the Providence Public School District, focusing on providing a personalized, smaller-scale learning experience. By prioritizing an inclusive and supportive atmosphere, the program aims to re-engage students who have faced academic or social challenges, helping them bridge the gap between their current standing and their long-term educational goals.

The curriculum is built on a collaborative model that emphasizes strong relationships between students, teachers, and families. Rather than utilizing a "one-size-fits-all" approach, the program offers flexible pathways that often integrate social-emotional learning with core academic requirements. By fostering a close-knit community and offering targeted interventions, the Urban Collaborative Program strives to empower students to build confidence, regain academic momentum, and successfully prepare for graduation and future career or college opportunities.

131

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

110.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Urban Collaborative Program
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	82
Black	25
Asian	1
Two or More	5

Hispanic
82 (62.6 %)
Black
25 (19.1 %)
White
18 (13.7 %)
Two or More
5 (3.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.8 %)

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:	Urban Collaborative
Phone:	(401)272-0881
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	131
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 7 54

Grade 8 77