At a glance
Reported students
390
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Rhode Island middle enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 58 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
381
Birchwood Middle School: 390 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
12.6:1 reported; state peer median 12.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 397
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36.12
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11:1
What the reported data says about Birchwood Middle School
Birchwood Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in North Providence. It is one of 8 current school records connected to North Providence. NCES reports 390 students for 2024–25.
Among 58 middle schools in Rhode Island with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 509 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, close to the Rhode Island median of 12.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (47.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.2%). English learners represent 8.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Birchwood Middle School
- 1How do the reported 12.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.2%
- Hispanic27.2%
- Black14.1%
- Asian3.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in North Providence
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dr. Edward Ricci School
Middle · Grades 06–08
378 reported students
Stephen Olney School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
388 reported students
James L. McGuire School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
384 reported students
Greystone School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
303 reported students
Joseph A. Whelan School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
252 reported students
Centredale School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
221 reported students
Public schools near Birchwood Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Edward Ricci School Middle · North Providence | 06–08 | 378 | 1.8 mi |
| Excel Academy Rhode Island Middle · Charter · Excel Academy Rhode Island | 05–08 | 312 | 1.9 mi |
| Esek Hopkins Middle Middle · Providence | 07–08 | 398 | 2.1 mi |
| Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E Middle · Charter · Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy | 05–06 | 380 | 2.2 mi |
| Nathanael Greene Middle Middle · Providence | 06–08 | 815 | 2.5 mi |
| Samuel Slater Middle School Middle · Pawtucket | 06–08 | 590 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Birchwood Middle School
What grades does Birchwood Middle School serve?
Birchwood Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in North Providence.
How many students attend Birchwood Middle School?
Birchwood Middle School reported 390 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 58 Rhode Island middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 397 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Birchwood Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 12.6:1, based on 390 students and 31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Rhode Island median for the same school level is 12.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Birchwood Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Birchwood Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on North Providence attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Birchwood Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
56.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Birchwood Middle School in?
Birchwood Middle School is part of North Providence, based in North Providence, RI, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Birchwood Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dr. Edward Ricci School (1.8 mi), Excel Academy Rhode Island (1.9 mi), Esek Hopkins Middle (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.