Woonsocket Middle School
Tel:
(401)235-6110
- Woonsocket Middle School serves 1,278 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 11% (which is lower 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 15% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 40%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 41%.
Top Placements
Woonsocket Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Woonsocket Middle School's student population of 1,278 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 103 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,278 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 103 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Woonsocket Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Woonsocket Middle School is 0.66, which is more 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 | #257 out of 284 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 40% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 25% |
| Black | 10% | 8% |
| White | 46% | 59% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Woonsocket School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, RI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Woonsocket Middle School is Beacon Charter School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Founders Academy (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Governor Aram J. Pothier School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Woonsocket Governor Aram J. Pothier School Grades: PK-3 | 474 students
0.5 miles
420 Robinson Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401)767-4767 0.5 PK-3 474 - Woonsocket Founders Academy Charter School
Grades: 6-7 | 90 students
0.6 miles
1 Social Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401)671-6261 0.6 6-7 90 - Woonsocket Rise Prep Mayoral Academy Charter School
Grades: K-1 | 96 students
0.6 miles
1 Social Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401)765-5127 0.6 K-1 96 - Woonsocket Beacon Charter School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 231 students
0.7 miles
320 Main Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401)671-6261 0.7 9-12 231 - Woonsocket Bernon Heights School Grades: K-5 | 449 students
0.7 miles
657 Logee Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401)767-4864 0.7 K-5 449
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