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Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College

Rhode Island · Public School District
1
Schools
370
Students
$21,147
Per-Pupil Spend
+47% nat'l
86.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+34pp vs nat'l
92.5%
Graduation Rate
+6.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College is a public school district in Rhode Island serving 370 students across 1 school. It includes 1 high school, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 92.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,147 is above average for a US public school district. 86% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (1)
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
RINI Middle CollegeCharter09–12370
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,147+47% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
21%
State
57.3%
Local (property tax)
21.4%
Federal
21.3%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
370
Students
86%
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.5%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateRhode Island →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.5% graduation rate — 6.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $21,147 per pupil — 47% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
86% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College?
Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College has 1 public school, serving a total of 370 students.
What is the graduation rate for Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College?
The graduation rate is 92.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College spend per student?
Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College spends $21,147 per pupil — 47% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College?
86% of students in Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College is a charter school.
What grade levels does Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College serve?
Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College serves grades 9 through 12, covering high school level.
What is the opportunity score for Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College?
The median opportunity score across schools in Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.