SCHOOLS

Operating Schools

13

Total Enrollment

3,106

Resource

The National Charter School Directory offers complete listings, including school address, program description, and website.

LAW

Grade

D

Rank

33rd out of 40 laws

Resource

CER's 2010 point-by-point profile of Rhode Island's charter law looks at approval process, operations, funding, and teacher and student provisions.

EQUITY

Funding

Rhode Island's charter schools receive, on average, $12,077 per pupil, compared to $14,430 for conventional public schools.

Resource

More information on equity issues at Charter School Funding: Following the Money.

ACHIEVEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Test Scores

Of the ten charter schools reporting data in Rhode Island, nine either met or outperformed reading and math proficiency levels of the district schools from which they enroll new students. Three of those charter schools even outperformed the average level of proficiency statewide.

Closures

As of February 2009, no Rhode Island charter school has been closed. But in the absence of impartial authorizers and true autonomy for charter operators, charter growth and true accountability are hindered.

Resource

Accountability Report 2009: Charter Schools: In-depth information about charter achievement and accountability, including state-by-state analyses and closure listings.