Vincent J. Gallagher Middle School
Tel:
(401)949-2056
- Vincent J. Gallagher Middle School serves 551 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 46% (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 47% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 40%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 41%.
School Overview
- Vincent J. Gallagher Middle School's student population of 551 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 551 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Vincent J. Gallagher Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Vincent J. Gallagher Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (RI) |
| Overall School Rank | #82 out of 284 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 40% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 25% |
| Black | n/a | 8% |
| White | 90% | 59% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Smithfield School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 737 students
0.4 miles
90 Pleasant View Avenue
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401)949-2050 0.4 9-12 737 - Greenville William Winsor School Grades: K-5 | 259 students
1.0 miles
562 Putnam Pike
Greenville, RI 02828
(401)949-2059 1.0 K-5 259 - Smithfield Old County Road School Grades: K-5 | 247 students
1.7 miles
200 Old County Road
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401)231-6613 1.7 K-5 247 - Smithfield Raymond Laperche School Grades: K-5 | 246 students
2.2 miles
11 Limerock Road
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401)231-6652 2.2 K-5 246
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