Barrington Middle School
Barrington Middle School serves 782 students in grades 6-8.
Barrington Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 28%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Barrington Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Barrington Middle School's student population of 782 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2014) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 782 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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School Comparison
Barrington Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Barrington Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (RI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #16 out of 287 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 28% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 36% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 25% |
| Black | 1% | 9% |
| White | 87% | 58% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Barrington School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, RI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Barrington Middle School is Barrington High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Riverside Middle School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Primrose Hill School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Barrington Primrose Hill School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-3 | 316 students10
0.0 miles
60 Middle Highway
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3170 0 PK-3 316 - Riverside Waddington School Math: 35% | Reading: 41%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 466 students10
0.5 miles
101 Legion Way
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6235 0.5 PK-5 466 - Barrington Barrington High School Math: 80% | Reading: 85%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: 9-12 | 1,144 student10
1.4 miles
220 Lincoln Avenue
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3150 1.4 9-12 1,144 - Riverside Riverside Middle School Math: 22% | Reading: 36%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 499 students10
1.4 miles
179 Forbes Street
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6230 1.4 6-8 499 - Riverside James R. D. Oldham School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 149 students10
1.5 miles
60 Bart Drive
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6209 1.5 K-5 149
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