Barrington Middle School
- Barrington Middle School serves 841 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 31%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 82% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 38%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Barrington Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 40%.
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 5%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Barrington Middle School's student population of 841 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2014) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 841 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Barrington Middle School is ranked within the top 5% of all 284 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Barrington Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.35. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (RI) |
| Overall School Rank | 1% | 27% |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 31% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 24% |
| Black | n/a | 8% |
| White | 89% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.35 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Barrington School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (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)
Show me:
- 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 | 505 students
0.5 miles
101 Legion Way
Riverside, RI 02915
(401)433-6235 0.5 PK-5 505 - Barrington Barrington High School Grades: 9-12 | 1028 students
1.4 miles
220 Lincoln Avenue
Barrington, RI 02806
(401)247-3150 1.4 9-12 1028 - Riverside Riverside Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 434 students
1.4 miles
179 Forbes Street
Riverside, RI 02915
(401)433-6230 1.4 6-8 434 - Riverside James R. D. Oldham School Grades: K-5 | 174 students
1.5 miles
60 Bart Drive
Riverside, RI 02915
(401)433-6209 1.5 K-5 174
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