Moses Brown School
Moses Brown school(MB) is a
Religious Society of Friends (Quaker) school located in
Providence, Rhode Island.
Moses Brown, a
Quaker abolitionist founded Moses Brown School in 1784. Located in
Providence, RI it is one of the oldest
preparatory schools in the country. Students in the upper school and Middle school attend Quaker meetings for worship weekly. Of the class of 2006, 10 percent of the students matriculated at Ivy League schools.
* 2004-2005 school year: enrolled 796 girls and boys
* Tuitions for the 2005-2006 school year are $22,545
* 33-acres on
Providence's East Side
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Collis Science Center- upper school science complex on the ground floor of Friends Hall. These facilities provide two lab/classrooms each for biology, physics, and chemistry, lab prep rooms, a faculty resource room, and smart boards, wireless tablets, and Internet access.
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Dwares Family Student Center- provides upper school students with areas for quiet study, student leadership meetings, clubs, activities, and informal gatherings with friends and faculty.
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Krause Gallery- Showcasing works of artists in residence as well as visiting artists
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West Middle House and
Lubrano Science Classroom- These middle school facilities house three new science labs, classrooms, breakout spaces, meeting areas, and faculty/advisor offices on all three floors.
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Fischer Ricci Family Instrumental Music Center- This ensemble room and practice suites provide a home for the school's instrumental and choral music programs.
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Waughtel-Howe Field House- indoor track, rock climbing wall, basketball courts, Physical Therapy center, weight and training room, men's and women's locker rooms, coaches' offices, and the Athletic Hall of Fame.
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Wannan and Kenworthy Gymnasiums*
Moran Softball Field*Three athletic fields, eight tennis courts,and a six-lane outdoor track.
