Roger Williams Middle

School Overview
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.
631
Total Students
51.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
111.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roger Williams Middle
Demographic Student Count
White34
Hispanic417
Black113
Asian28
Two or More30
American Indian4
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    417 (66.4 %)
  • Black
    113 (18.0 %)
  • White
    34 (5.4 %)
  • Two or More
    30 (4.8 %)
  • Asian
    28 (4.5 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.3 %)
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: Providence
Phone: (401)456-9355
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 631
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 648
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 58
Grades Taught
Grade 6 226
Grade 7 200
Grade 8 205

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Roger Williams Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 6226
Grade 7200
Grade 8205
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Roger Williams Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28144.5%
Male34755%
Not Specified30.5%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)