Vincent J. Gallagher Middle School
Tel:
(401) 949-2056
- Vincent J. Gallagher Middle School serves 587 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (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 41% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Vincent J. Gallagher Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Vincent J. Gallagher Middle School's student population of 587 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 587 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Vincent J. Gallagher Middle School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Vincent J. Gallagher Middle School is 0.22, 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 | #122 out of 287 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 28% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 36% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 25% |
| Black | 1% | 9% |
| White | 88% | 58% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Smithfield School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, RI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Vincent J. Gallagher Middle School is Smithfield High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lincoln Middle School (4.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Anna M. Mccabe School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Smithfield Anna M. Mccabe School Grades: PK-5 | 340 students
0.3 miles
100 Pleasant View Avenue
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2058 0.3 PK-5 340 - Smithfield Smithfield High School Grades: 9-12 | 704 students
0.4 miles
90 Pleasant View Avenue
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2050 0.4 9-12 704 - Greenville William Winsor School Grades: K-5 | 264 students
1.0 miles
562 Putnam Pike
Greenville, RI 02828
(401) 949-2059 1.0 K-5 264 - Smithfield Old County Road School Grades: K-5 | 253 students
1.7 miles
200 Old County Road
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 231-6613 1.7 K-5 253 - Smithfield Raymond Laperche School Grades: K-5 | 242 students
2.2 miles
11 Limerock Road
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 231-6652 2.2 K-5 242
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