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East Providence releases 2024 accountability results; chronic absenteeism improved but students with disabilities flagged districtwide
Summary
District staff presented the Rhode Island 2024 district and school accountability report cards showing a 4% improvement in chronic absenteeism, a steady four‑year graduation rate of 83%, and one districtwide low‑performing subgroup for students with disabilities.
District staff presented the East Providence School District’s 2024 accountability data, released Dec. 17, showing mixed results across academic performance, school quality and student success.
The presenter said, “23.5 of our students were chronically absent,” and explained the measure reflects spring 2024 data; state policy defines chronic absenteeism as missing 10 or more days of the school year. The district’s 4‑year graduation rate is 83%, unchanged from the prior year.
Why it matters: the star ratings assigned to each school depend on several categories, and a single low‑scoring category determines a school’s overall star rating. The presenter said Hennessy Elementary received five stars for school quality and student success but was rated three stars overall because academic achievement and growth scored lower.
Presenters and the superintendent highlighted district initiatives intended to address gaps, including multi‑tiered systems of support (MTSS), SRSD writing framework, math and ELA curricular work, Project AWARE supports, school safety protocols (including ALICE training and a district threat assessment team), partnerships with East Bay Community Action and the Boys & Girls Club, and plans for a student health center to provide medical and mental‑health services.
District staff noted one districtwide low‑performing subgroup: students with disabilities in achievement growth and graduation rate. The presenter said each identified subgroup “has to be specifically planned for in our district strategic plan” and included in school improvement plans.
Officials said detailed school report cards and assessment‑type breakdowns are publicly available and were included in committee packets. Staff said they will use the data to drive continuous improvement at district and school levels.
The presentation concluded with a superintendent overview connecting the accountability results to the district strategic plan and current initiatives aimed at improving student outcomes.
