Rhode Island Schools Show Continued Progress in 2025 School Accountability Results

Rhode Island Schools Show Continued Progress in 2025 School Accountability Results

Published on Friday, November 07, 2025

Results show a net increase in school star ratings with nearly 60% of schools statewide earning three stars or higher

PROVIDENCE, RI - Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today released the 2025 statewide school accountability results, revealing continued progress across the state's public schools.

In accordance with the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Rhode Island's accountability system measures multiple performance indicators including academic achievement and growth in math, ELA, and science, 4-year graduation rates, and student chronic absenteeism for each school. RIDE's school accountability system is designed to highlight areas of strength and identify opportunities for targeted support for students and schools. Using these indicators, schools in Rhode Island are rated from 1 to 5 stars. These star ratings give school communities and families a clear, simple way to understand overall school performance.

The latest results show a net increase in school star ratings, with nearly 60% of schools statewide earning three stars or higher. Most schools that earned three stars or more are at the elementary level, underscoring a need for continued focus at the secondary level. Overall, 37 schools increased their Star Rating when compared to 2024. Accountability results can be viewed at reportcard.ride.ri.gov.

"Rhode Island schools are moving in the right direction. These results show that when we invest in our educators and support our students, we can deliver real results," said Governor Dan McKee. "I'm proud of the progress our schools are making, and I'm committed to building on this momentum to ensure every child in Rhode Island has access to a high-quality education."

"RIDE's accountability system allows all education stakeholders to know areas of strength and areas needing focus for each school to ensure continued progress," said Commissioner of Education Angélica Infante-Green. "This year's results are a testament to the hard work of our educators, students, and families. We are seeing meaningful gains, especially in student growth and reductions in chronic absenteeism. But we also know that achievement gaps persist, particularly for historically underserved students, and we are committed to addressing those disparities with urgency and care."

As part of its commitment to better engage and inform all education stakeholders including students, parents and guardians, educators, and community members, RIDE has introduced new tools this year as part of the state's School Accountability System. This includes an updated Parent Friendly RIDE Report Card, Printable District-Level Summary Reports, and internal data "calculators" for education leaders making accountability data more actionable and accessible.

Among the key takeaways from the 2025 results:

• 37 schools increased their star rating from 2024, while only 24 schools saw a decrease.
• Achievement remains the most common area for improvement, with 77 schools identified as needing focused support in this area for both ELA and math.
• Chronic absenteeism improved statewide, with 209 of 293 or about 71% of schools reducing student absenteeism but only a third of schools reducing both teacher and student absenteeism.
• Rhode Island has consistently seen a growth in the percentage of students earning a postsecondary success (PSS) credential - for the first time, over 50% of graduating students will graduate with a PSS credential.
• 679 students earned a total of 691 Seals of Biliteracy, a 20% year-over-year increase. Students earned up to 3,700 Rhode Island college credits as a result of earning these seals. ​

In accordance with Rhode Island federally-approved ESSA state plan, RIDE identifies low-performing schools in need of CSI every two years. No new CSI schools were identified in 2025, and the next round of identification will occur in 2026.

RIDE will continue working closely with districts and school leaders to review data, support improvement planning, and ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive.