Barrington Middle School
- Barrington Middle School serves 782 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 40%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Barrington Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2016-17 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), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 42%.
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 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Barrington Middle School's student population of 782 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 5% 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 5% of all 282 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- 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 School Rank (16-17) | #11 out of 282 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 33% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 40% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 25% |
| Black | 1% | 9% |
| White | 87% | 58% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Barrington Primrose Hill School Grades: PK-3 | 316 students
0.0 miles
60 Middle Highway
Barrington, RI 02806
(401)247-3170 0.0 PK-3 316 - Riverside Waddington School Grades: PK-5 | 466 students
0.5 miles
101 Legion Way
Riverside, RI 02915
(401)433-6235 0.5 PK-5 466 - Barrington Barrington High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,144 student
1.4 miles
220 Lincoln Avenue
Barrington, RI 02806
(401)247-3150 1.4 9-12 1,144 - Riverside Riverside Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 499 students
1.4 miles
179 Forbes Street
Riverside, RI 02915
(401)433-6230 1.4 6-8 499 - Riverside James R. D. Oldham School Grades: K-5 | 149 students
1.5 miles
60 Bart Drive
Riverside, RI 02915
(401)433-6209 1.5 K-5 149
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