Barrington Middle School

Summary:

Barrington Middle School is a highly-ranked public middle school located in Barrington, Rhode Island. It serves grades 6-8 and has an enrollment of 789 students. The school is part of the Barrington School District, which is ranked 4th out of 60 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Barrington Middle School consistently ranks as the #1 middle school in Rhode Island, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 71.4% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 61.7% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly outperforming the state averages. The school has maintained this top ranking for the past 10 school years, demonstrating its ability to consistently deliver high-quality education to its students. Additionally, Barrington Middle School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 4.89% to 6.72% over the past three school years, suggesting it serves a more affluent student population compared to many other schools in the state.

The higher level of funding and resources at Barrington Middle School may contribute to its strong academic performance. The school spends significantly more per student than the state average, with spending ranging from $13,203 to $14,204 per student over the past four school years. Additionally, the school has a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.3 to 14.4 over the past three school years, suggesting smaller class sizes and potentially more individualized attention for students. When compared to nearby schools, such as Providence Preparatory Charter, Hugh B. Bain Middle School, and AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle School, Barrington Middle School significantly outperforms them in academic metrics, further highlighting its exceptional educational quality.

Detail:

Public 6-8

261 Middle Highway
Barrington, RI 02806

(401) 247-3160

District: Barrington

SchoolDigger Rank:
1^st of 64 Rhode Island Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,204

Students who attend Barrington Middle School usually attend:

High:

Barrington High School

Feeder schools for Barrington Middle School:

Elementary:	Hampden Meadows School
	Nayatt School
	Primrose Hill School
	Sowams Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 789

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.7%

Asian:

6.7%

Hispanic:

6.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Barrington Middle School ranks better than 98.4% of middle schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.4. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.7%), Asian (6.7%), Hispanic (6.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 6.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Barrington Middle School is 13.3. (See more...)

Compare Barrington Middle School employs 59.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Barrington Middle School is $14,204.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Barrington Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Barrington Middle School 1^st of 64 Rhode Island public middle schools. (See Barrington Middle School in the ranking list.)

Barrington:

SchoolDigger ranks Barrington 4^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Barrington Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	95.00	1^st	53	98.1%
2010	93.69	1^st	54	98.1%
2011	91.82	1^st	49	98.0%
2012	92.20	1^st	48	97.9%
2013	89.37	2^nd	48	95.8%
2014	88.21	3^rd	49	93.9%
2015	95.85	2^nd	59	96.6%
2016	96.15	1^st	59	98.3%
2017	94.67	1^st	57	98.2%
2018	97.80	1^st	53	98.1%
2019	98.56	1^st	61	98.4%
2021	98.08	1^st	62	98.4%
2022	98.11	1^st	60	98.3%
2023	97.93	1^st	64	98.4%
2024	97.40	1^st	64	98.4%

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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Barrington Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	514	0	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	519
1989	505	1	8	4	0	n/a	n/a	518
1990	513	n/a	16	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	531
1991	523	0	10	0	0	n/a	n/a	533
1992	534	0	11	0	0	n/a	n/a	545
1993	540	1	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	550
1994	555	1	8	0	0	n/a	n/a	564
1995	621	3	11	2	0	n/a	n/a	637
1996	621	3	11	2	0	n/a	n/a	637
1997	661	6	11	4	2	n/a	n/a	684
1998	703	5	16	0	0	n/a	n/a	724
1999	713	4	10	1	1	n/a	n/a	729
2000	717	6	13	3	0	n/a	n/a	739
2001	728	4	16	2	0	n/a	n/a	750
2002	772	7	21	3	1	n/a	n/a	804
2003	772	7	21	3	1	n/a	n/a	804
2004	772	9	18	7	0	n/a	n/a	806
2005	828	5	12	12	2	n/a	n/a	859
2006	837	5	12	10	1	n/a	n/a	865
2007	828	6	19	8	1	n/a	n/a	862
2008	791	9	27	7	1	n/a	n/a	835
2009	756	10	31	6	2	n/a	n/a	805
2010	725	10	32	6	4	n/a	n/a	777
2011	720	2	38	7	5	0	8	780
2012	728	6	35	4	5	0	13	791
2013	737	6	43	7	4	0	19	816
2014	761	7	48	11	2	0	20	849
2015	726	5	52	13	1	0	22	819
2016	745	5	45	18	1	0	27	841
2017	689	7	38	26	2	0	30	792
2018	677	9	42	27	2	0	25	782
2019	702	10	51	30	3	0	34	830
2020	694	13	59	37	2	0	32	837
2021	681	14	59	39	2	0	44	839
2022	641	11	63	46	0	0	36	797
2023	621	12	53	52	0	0	51	789

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Barrington Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	519	n/a	n/a	4.8
1989	518	n/a	n/a	2.3
1990	531	n/a	n/a	2.4
1991	533	36.9	14.4	3
1992	545	40.0	13.6	2.2
1993	550	41.0	13.4	2.2
1994	564	43.0	13.1	1.2
1995	637	51.8	12.3	2.2
1996	637	51.8	12.3	2.2
1997	684	50.2	13.6	2.2
1998	724	62.7	11.5	2.6
1999	729	65.7	11.1	2.6
2000	739	61.6	12.0	4.3
2001	750	53.4	14.0	4
2002	804	n/a	n/a	3.4
2003	804	n/a	n/a	3.4
2004	806	56.0	14.4	3.1
2005	859	62.9	13.7	2.8
2006	865	68.0	12.7	3.4
2007	862	54.7	15.8	3.8
2008	835	61.1	13.7	3.6
2009	805	57.3	12.1	n/a
2010	777	56.3	13.8	4.4
2011	780	59.6	13.0	5.4
2012	791	59.0	13.4	6.6
2013	816	63.3	12.8	3.3
2014	849	54.3	15.6	5.7
2015	819	59.0	13.8	4.6
2016	841	60.0	14.0	6.4
2017	792	58.7	13.4	5.6
2018	782	56.4	13.8	6.1
2019	830	57.0	14.5	4.8
2020	837	59.0	14.1	4.5
2021	839	58.0	14.4	4.9
2022	797	57.7	13.8	4.9
2023	789	59.2	13.3	6.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Barrington Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	519	n/a	n/a	4.8
1989	518	n/a	n/a	2.3
1990	531	n/a	n/a	2.4
1991	533	36.9	14.4	3
1992	545	40.0	13.6	2.2
1993	550	41.0	13.4	2.2
1994	564	43.0	13.1	1.2
1995	637	51.8	12.3	2.2
1996	637	51.8	12.3	2.2
1997	684	50.2	13.6	2.2
1998	724	62.7	11.5	2.6
1999	729	65.7	11.1	2.6
2000	739	61.6	12.0	4.3
2001	750	53.4	14.0	4
2002	804	n/a	n/a	3.4
2003	804	n/a	n/a	3.4
2004	806	56.0	14.4	3.1
2005	859	62.9	13.7	2.8
2006	865	68.0	12.7	3.4
2007	862	54.7	15.8	3.8
2008	835	61.1	13.7	3.6
2009	805	57.3	12.1	n/a
2010	777	56.3	13.8	4.4
2011	780	59.6	13.0	5.4
2012	791	59.0	13.4	6.6
2013	816	63.3	12.8	3.3
2014	849	54.3	15.6	5.7
2015	819	59.0	13.8	4.6
2016	841	60.0	14.0	6.4
2017	792	58.7	13.4	5.6
2018	782	56.4	13.8	6.1
2019	830	57.0	14.5	4.8
2020	837	59.0	14.1	4.5
2021	839	58.0	14.4	4.9
2022	797	57.7	13.8	4.9
2023	789	59.2	13.3	6.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Barrington Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$374 (2.8%)	$13,034 (97.2%)	$13,409
2019	$379 (2.9%)	$12,824 (97.1%)	$13,203
2020	$344 (2.6%)	$12,866 (97.4%)	$13,210
2021	$441 (3.1%)	$13,763 (96.9%)	$14,204

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Barrington Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1^st of 61 Middle schools	Ranks 1^st of 64 Middle schools	0.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Barrington Middle School)	80.8	74	6.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Barrington)	80.6	74	6.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	39.1	31.9	7.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Barrington Middle School)	72.9	65	7.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Barrington)	72.6	65	7.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	28	28.7	0.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Barrington Middle School)	79.7	71.5	8.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Barrington)	79.7	71.2	8.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	31.5	29	2.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Barrington Middle School)	74.7	61.1	13.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Barrington)	74.7	60.7	14%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	27.6	25.7	1.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Barrington Middle School)	81	75.3	5.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Barrington)	80.1	74.1	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	36.3	32.2	4.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Barrington Middle School)	62	64.4	2.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Barrington)	61.4	63.4	2.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	24.5	23	1.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Barrington Middle School)	80.5	73.6	6.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Barrington)	72.9	69.1	3.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Barrington Middle School)	69.8	63.5	6.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Barrington)	64.6	62	2.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	830	789	4.9%
African American	10	12	20%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	51	53	3.9%
Hispanic	30	52	73.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	702	621	11.5%
Two or More Races	34	51	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	4.8%	6.7%	1.9%

Schools Near Barrington Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSA Science (2024)	RICAS English Language Arts (2024)					RICAS Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSA Science All Grades	RICAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 6th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 7th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 8th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Barrington Middle School	Public	6-8	261 Middle Highway	Barrington	02806	Bristol County	Barrington	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 247-3160	789	59	13.3	6.7%	621 (78.7%)	12 (1.5%)	52 (6.6%)	53 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (6.5%)	97.4	1^st of 64 public middle schools	98.4%		97.9	1^st of 64 public middle schools	98.4%		66.8		68.5	75.5	69.9	71.4		54.8	64.2	65.6	61.7	$14,204	$441	$13,763
Riverside Middle School	Public	6-8	179 Forbes Street	Riverside	02915	Providence County	East Providence	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 433-6230	541	48	11.2	47.9%	358 (66.2%)	52 (9.6%)	70 (12.9%)	11 (2.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (8.9%)	31	40^th of 64 public middle schools	37.5%		26.9	41^st of 64 public middle schools	35.9%	1	23.5		24.1	23.7	21.6	23.1		19.4	18.9	20.3	19.6	$17,283	$1,065	$16,219
Kickemuit Middle School	Public	6-8	525 Child Street	Warren	02885	Bristol County	Bristol Warren	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 245-2010	650	55	11.8	32.9%	544 (83.7%)	10 (1.5%)	45 (6.9%)	12 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.8%)	73.7	15^th of 64 public middle schools	76.6%		77	13^th of 64 public middle schools	79.7%	2	53.8		46.0	36.8	48.1	43.8		34.9	35.1	40.3	36.8	$16,342	$725	$15,617
Edward Martin Middle	Public	6-8	111 Brown Street	East Providence	02914	Providence County	East Providence	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 435-7819	603	49	12.3	52.4%	343 (56.9%)	80 (13.3%)	93 (15.4%)	10 (1.7%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (11.6%)	41.5	34^th of 64 public middle schools	46.9%		32.4	39^th of 64 public middle schools	39.1%	5	31.4		25.3	20.5	30.4	25.2		34.3	17.9	26.6	26.1	$16,074	$870	$15,204
Park View Middle School	Public	6-8	25 Park View Boulevard	Cranston	02910	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 270-8090	701	57	12.2	54.6%	269 (38.4%)	44 (6.3%)	244 (34.8%)	79 (11.3%)	5 (0.7%)	3 (0.4%)	56 (8.0%)	43.4	32^nd of 64 public middle schools	50.0%		36.6	34^th of 64 public middle schools	46.9%	2	30.8		30.8	27.2	43.3	33.4		21.9	21.6	17.3	20.4	$14,733	$521	$14,212
Warwick Veterans Middle School	Public	6-8	2401 West Shore Road	Warwick	02889	Kent County	Warwick	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 734-3200	1,102	96	11.5	39.9%	769 (69.8%)	39 (3.5%)	174 (15.8%)	47 (4.3%)	10 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (5.7%)	33.4	39^th of 64 public middle schools	39.1%		31.5	40^th of 64 public middle schools	37.5%	1	27.6		25.8	21.8	21.0	22.8		29.7	19.5	12.1	20.2
Roger Williams Middle	Public	6-8	278 Thurbers Avenue	Providence	02905	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 456-9355	631	51	12.3	89.2%	34 (5.4%)	113 (17.9%)	417 (66.1%)	28 (4.4%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	30 (4.8%)	10.2	59^th of 64 public middle schools	7.8%					(n/a)			9.6	6.8	8.9	8.5						$17,838	$2,286	$15,552
Gilbert Stuart Middle School	Public	6-8	188 Princeton Avenue	Providence	02907	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 456-9340	683	55	12.5	87.1%	50 (7.3%)	92 (13.5%)	457 (66.9%)	45 (6.6%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.8%)	10.3	58^th of 64 public middle schools	9.4%		8.2	64^th of 64 public middle schools	0.0%	6			5.9		9.7	6.8						$14,730	$1,360	$13,369
Providence Preparatory Charter	Public, Charter	5-8	155 Harrison Street	Providence	02907	Providence County	Providence Preparatory Charter	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 400-2748	175	7	26.9	98.3%	11 (6.3%)	37 (21.1%)	117 (66.9%)	4 (2.3%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	23.4	43^rd of 64 public middle schools	32.8%		35.6	35^th of 64 public middle schools	45.3%	8	22.9	17.6	7.4	12.9	22.2	14.5	13.5	7.5	25.8	20.4	16.6
Hugh B. Bain Middle School	Public	6-8	135 Gansett Avenue	Cranston	02910	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 270-8010	561	51	10.9	67.7%	87 (15.5%)	33 (5.9%)	346 (61.7%)	65 (11.6%)	9 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.6%)	14.7	53^rd of 64 public middle schools	17.2%		14.4	53^rd of 64 public middle schools	17.2%		12.4		8.3	14.1	13.4	12.0		15.1	8.3		9.2	$16,500	$1,477	$15,023

Frequently Asked Questions about Barrington Middle School

Is Barrington Middle School a good school?

Yes! Barrington Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 1^st of 64 Rhode Island middle schools.

What high school do graduates of Barrington Middle School attend?

Students who attend Barrington Middle School usually go on to attend Barrington High School

How many students attend Barrington Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 789 students attended Barrington Middle School.

What district is Barrington Middle School in?

Barrington

What is the racial makeup of Barrington Middle School?

Students at Barrington Middle School are 79% White, 7% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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