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James L. McGuire School

55 Central Avenue, North Providence, RI, 02911

About James L. McGuire School

James L. McGuire Elementary School has a friendly, steady atmosphere that families talk about a lot. The math proficiency usually falls somewhere in the mid-range, moving slightly depending on the group of students each year. The teacher–student ratio feels like one teacher guiding a small group, helping the classroom feel calmer and giving kids room to ask questions without feeling shy. Compared with nearby North Providence schools like Centredale and Greystone, McGuire feels a little more structured, but still warm and easy for young learners. A typical three-bedroom rental in this part of North Providence usually stays in the mid-two-thousand dollars range, with renovated homes costing slightly more. After McGuire, most students continue to North Providence Middle School and later North Providence High School. Many former students move into careers like nursing support, early childhood education, HVAC and auto trades, culinary roles, digital tech jobs, and other local business paths. Parents say McGuire communicates clearly, keeps routines predictable, and offers a calm setting where kids feel secure. It’s a place where children grow steadily at a pace that feels natural.

James L. McGuire School Contact Information

Address

55 Central Avenue, North Providence, RI, 02911

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Phone

(401) 233-1135

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 17%
Reading 22%
State average proficiency is 17% in Math and 22% in Reading.
24
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
403
Total Students
$90091
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 87 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at James L. McGuire School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM, Early Release on Wednesday at 2:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 45.66%
Asian 2.73%
Hispanic 29.78%
Black 13.4%
Two+ Races 6.2%
Native Am. 0.5%
White
45.66%
Asian
2.73%
Hispanic
29.78%
Black
13.4%
Two+ Races
6.2%
Native Am.
0.5%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 403
50.12%
202 Female
48.14%
194 Male

Student Population

403 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

269 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

James L. McGuire Elementary recently expanded its early literacy block with new phonics tools and added small-group fluency practice for grades K–3. The school also launched a refreshed math rotation focused on number sense, real-life problem-solving, and measurement skills.

FAQ

Q1. What new learning updates were introduced at McGuire this year?

Ans. The school added upgraded phonics tools and refreshed its math rotation.

Q2. How does McGuire support students who need extra help?

Ans. Teachers run small-group reading and math lessons based on weekly progress checks.

Q3. Are creative activities included at the school?

Ans. Yes, students take part in art, music, hands-on projects, and simple STEM tasks.

Q4. How does the school communicate with families?

Ans. Parents receive newsletters, email reminders, and app notifications.

Q5. What family events does McGuire host?

Ans. The school holds literacy nights, seasonal programs, and small community gatherings.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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