Burrillville Middle School

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Burrillville Middle School ranks 37 th of 64 Rhode Island middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Burrillville Middle School is a public middle school located in Harrisville, Rhode Island, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 486 students. The school is part of the Burrillville School District, which is ranked 29 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Burrillville Middle School has consistently ranked in the lower half of Rhode Island middle schools, with its performance on RICAS tests below the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 22.4% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 25.4%, and only 12.3% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 23%. However, the school's performance in Science, as measured by the NGSA, is slightly better, with 40.3% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the district average of 31.7%. The school's relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, combined with its higher per-student spending, suggests that it may be serving a more economically disadvantaged population compared to some of the nearby higher-performing schools, such as Scituate Middle School, North Cumberland Middle, and Lincoln Middle School, which all have higher RICAS proficiency rates in both ELA and Mathematics.

In contrast, North Smithfield Middle School, located just 4.35 miles away, is a particularly strong performer, with over 50% of students proficient or better in both ELA and Mathematics, and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The Woonsocket middle schools, which are located within 6-7 miles of Burrillville Middle School, have significantly lower academic performance, with proficiency rates in the single digits for both ELA and Mathematics. The school's low student-teacher ratio could be an asset, potentially allowing for more individualized attention and support for students, but addressing the underlying factors contributing to the school's lower academic achievement, such as socioeconomic challenges, could be an area of focus for the Burrillville School District and school leadership.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2220 Broncos Highway
Harrisville, RI 02830

(401) 568-1320

District: Burrillville

SchoolDigger Rank:
37^th of 64 Rhode Island Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,091

Students who attend Burrillville Middle School usually attend:

High:

Burrillville High School

Feeder schools for Burrillville Middle School:

Elementary:	Austin T. Levy School
	Steere Farm Elementary School
	William Callahan School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 486

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.1%

Hispanic:

5.8%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Burrillville Middle School ranks worse than 57.8% of middle schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.23. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.1%), Hispanic (5.8%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Burrillville Middle School is 11.9. (See more...)

Compare Burrillville Middle School employs 40.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Burrillville Middle School is $16,091.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Burrillville Middle School 37^th of 64 Rhode Island public middle schools. (See Burrillville Middle School in the ranking list.)

Burrillville:

SchoolDigger ranks Burrillville 29^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Burrillville Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	45.44	30^th	53	43.4%
2010	43.65	33^rd	54	38.9%
2011	40.93	34^th	49	30.6%
2012	49.09	26^th	48	45.8%
2013	59.41	23^rd	48	52.1%
2014	50.63	26^th	49	46.9%
2015	41.35	30^th	59	49.2%
2016	33.27	39^th	59	33.9%
2017	48.70	28^th	57	50.9%
2018	24.91	39^th	53	26.4%
2019	21.81	45^th	61	26.2%
2021	33.07	34^th	62	45.2%
2022	28.36	35^th	60	41.7%
2023	35.21	36^th	64	43.8%
2024	34.23	37^th	64	42.2%

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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 Burrillville Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	690	2	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	694
1992	676	1	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	683
1993	716	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	718
1994	712	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	717
1995	766	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	768
1996	766	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	768
1997	809	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	812
1998	767	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	769
1999	723	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	728
2000	677	2	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	684
2001	673	4	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	686
2002	662	6	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	673
2003	662	6	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	673
2004	643	2	2	13	0	n/a	n/a	660
2005	625	5	2	15	2	n/a	n/a	649
2006	604	8	6	16	2	n/a	n/a	636
2007	553	6	7	14	2	n/a	n/a	582
2008	531	5	9	18	3	n/a	n/a	566
2009	507	7	7	14	3	n/a	n/a	538
2010	497	7	6	8	5	n/a	n/a	523
2011	501	11	5	6	3	0	1	527
2012	520	11	3	6	3	0	3	546
2013	542	13	2	14	2	0	3	576
2014	577	16	5	20	1	0	3	622
2015	578	15	5	23	1	0	4	626
2016	554	10	7	19	1	0	4	595
2017	532	5	3	17	0	0	9	566
2018	499	5	0	20	1	0	12	537
2019	475	7	3	25	0	0	14	524
2020	473	9	5	31	0	0	17	535
2021	438	9	8	28	0	0	13	496
2022	453	5	4	23	0	1	18	504
2023	433	10	3	28	0	1	11	486

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Burrillville Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	694	45.8	15.1	7.8
1992	683	53.0	12.8	13.3
1993	718	50.0	14.4	12.7
1994	717	51.0	14.1	12.8
1995	768	56.9	13.5	14.3
1996	768	56.9	13.5	14.3
1997	812	58.8	13.8	11.3
1998	769	54.5	14.1	13.7
1999	728	58.0	12.6	24.3
2000	684	66.6	10.3	17
2001	686	50.4	13.6	19.2
2002	673	n/a	n/a	18.1
2003	673	n/a	n/a	18.1
2004	660	53.0	12.5	20.9
2005	649	52.0	12.5	19.6
2006	636	56.0	11.4	22.5
2007	582	39.0	14.9	26.5
2008	566	40.0	14.2	29.7
2009	538	39.0	11.0	34.2
2010	523	40.0	13.0	36.5
2011	527	40.0	13.1	39.3
2012	546	39.0	14.0	38.1
2013	576	34.0	16.9	36.3
2014	622	32.0	19.4	35.5
2015	626	34.0	18.4	38.2
2016	595	41.0	14.5	29.9
2017	566	40.4	14.0	33.9
2018	537	41.4	12.9	26.6
2019	524	40.4	12.9	30.2
2020	535	41.4	12.9	38.5
2021	496	41.6	11.9	36.9
2022	504	41.4	12.1	30.4
2023	486	40.8	11.9	37.4

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 Burrillville Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	694	45.8	15.1	7.8
1992	683	53.0	12.8	13.3
1993	718	50.0	14.4	12.7
1994	717	51.0	14.1	12.8
1995	768	56.9	13.5	14.3
1996	768	56.9	13.5	14.3
1997	812	58.8	13.8	11.3
1998	769	54.5	14.1	13.7
1999	728	58.0	12.6	24.3
2000	684	66.6	10.3	17
2001	686	50.4	13.6	19.2
2002	673	n/a	n/a	18.1
2003	673	n/a	n/a	18.1
2004	660	53.0	12.5	20.9
2005	649	52.0	12.5	19.6
2006	636	56.0	11.4	22.5
2007	582	39.0	14.9	26.5
2008	566	40.0	14.2	29.7
2009	538	39.0	11.0	34.2
2010	523	40.0	13.0	36.5
2011	527	40.0	13.1	39.3
2012	546	39.0	14.0	38.1
2013	576	34.0	16.9	36.3
2014	622	32.0	19.4	35.5
2015	626	34.0	18.4	38.2
2016	595	41.0	14.5	29.9
2017	566	40.4	14.0	33.9
2018	537	41.4	12.9	26.6
2019	524	40.4	12.9	30.2
2020	535	41.4	12.9	38.5
2021	496	41.6	11.9	36.9
2022	504	41.4	12.1	30.4
2023	486	40.8	11.9	37.4

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 Burrillville Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$70 (0.5%)	$14,729 (99.5%)	$14,799
2019	n/a	$15,185 (100.0%)	$15,185
2020	$189 (1.3%)	$14,577 (98.7%)	$14,766
2021	$165 (1.0%)	$15,926 (99.0%)	$16,091

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Burrillville Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 45^th of 61 Middle schools	Ranks 36^th of 64 Middle schools	17.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Burrillville Middle School)	29.2	25.5	3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Burrillville)	29	25.5	3.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	39.1	31.9	7.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Burrillville Middle School)	13	15.7	2.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Burrillville)	12.9	15.7	2.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	28	28.7	0.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Burrillville Middle School)	23.3	26.9	3.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Burrillville)	23.3	26.9	3.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	31.5	29	2.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Burrillville Middle School)	14.4	19.4	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Burrillville)	14.4	19.4	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	27.6	25.7	1.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Burrillville Middle School)	29.3	35	5.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Burrillville)	29.3	35	5.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	36.3	32.2	4.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Burrillville Middle School)	10.4	14.2	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Burrillville)	10.4	14.2	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	24.5	23	1.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Burrillville Middle School)	27.2	29.2	2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Burrillville)	29.9	30.2	0.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Burrillville Middle School)	12.6	16.4	3.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Burrillville)	16.9	23.3	6.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	524	486	7.3%
African American	7	10	42.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	25	28	12%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	475	433	8.8%
Two or More Races	14	11	21.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.2%	37.4%	7.3%

Schools Near Burrillville 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
Burrillville Middle School	Public	6-8	2220 Broncos Highway	Harrisville	02830	Providence County	Burrillville	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 568-1320	486	41	11.9	37.4%	433 (89.1%)	10 (2.1%)	28 (5.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.3%)	34.2	37^th of 64 public middle schools	42.2%		35.2	36^th of 64 public middle schools	43.8%	1	40.3		17.7	23.7	25.3	22.4			14.4	16.9	12.3	$16,091	$165	$15,926
North Smithfield Middle School	Public	5-8	1850 Providence Pike	North Smithfield	02896	Providence County	North Smithfield	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 597-6100	506	43	11.8	22.3%	420 (83.0%)	11 (2.2%)	49 (9.7%)	11 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.0%)	88	6^th of 64 public middle schools	90.6%		88.7	6^th of 64 public middle schools	90.6%		44.9	61.4	52.7	56.1	58.4	57.0	59.6	49.6	62.1	55.8	56.6	$13,145	$260	$12,885
Founders Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	1 Social Street	Woonsocket	02895	Providence County	Beacon Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 671-6261	153	11	14.5	47.1%	65 (42.5%)	19 (12.4%)	52 (34.0%)	3 (2.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (8.5%)	15.1	52^nd of 64 public middle schools	18.8%		14.5	52^nd of 64 public middle schools	18.8%		20.0			9.6	14.8	9.3		5.4				$10,049	$1,284	$8,766
Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova	Public	6-8	240 Florence Dr.	Woonsocket	02895	Providence County	Woonsocket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 235-6125	630	59	10.6	79.4%	247 (39.2%)	69 (11.0%)	227 (36.0%)	37 (5.9%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (7.3%)	9.5	63^rd of 64 public middle schools	1.6%		9	62^nd of 64 public middle schools	3.1%	1	8.5		5.7	6.3	6.6	6.2		8.7	7.5	5.8	7.3
Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet	Public	6-8	60 Florence Dr.	Woonsocket	02895	Providence County	Woonsocket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 235-6110	564	50	11.2	82.8%	236 (41.8%)	78 (13.8%)	183 (32.4%)	22 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.8%)	9.3	64^th of 64 public middle schools	0.0%		10.4	58^th of 64 public middle schools	9.4%	6	13.8		6.3	5.7	6.3	6.1		6.3
Vincent J. Gallagher Middle	Public	6-8	10 Indian Run Trail	Smithfield	02917	Providence County	Smithfield	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 949-2056	537	44	12.2	14.7%	449 (83.6%)	9 (1.7%)	54 (10.1%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.2%)	80	12^th of 64 public middle schools	81.3%		73.9	16^th of 64 public middle schools	75.0%	4	40.6		47.7	51.6	44.6	48.1		43.6	44.6	48.8	45.7	$14,405	$258	$14,147
Ponaganset Middle School	Public	6-8	7 Rustic Hill Road	North Scituate	02857	Providence County	Foster-Glocester	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 710-7500	426	37	11.3	16.7%	397 (93.2%)	5 (1.2%)	16 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	68.3	20^th of 64 public middle schools	68.8%		70.7	19^th of 64 public middle schools	70.3%	1	46.9		44.8	42.1	50.0	45.8		19.5	40.6	32.4	30.9	$18,644	$811	$17,833
Lincoln Middle School	Public	6-8	152 Jenckes Hill Road	Lincoln	02865	Providence County	Lincoln	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 721-3400	778	51	15.3	28.7%	583 (74.9%)	40 (5.1%)	94 (12.1%)	22 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	34 (4.4%)	71.2	17^th of 64 public middle schools	73.4%		74.1	15^th of 64 public middle schools	76.6%	2	42.6		28.2	34.7	47.5	37.0		45.5	42.6	46.3	44.8	$14,012	$268	$13,744
North Cumberland Middle	Public	6-8	400 Nate Whipple Highway	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 333-6306	635	43	14.9	12.6%	497 (78.3%)	12 (1.9%)	59 (9.3%)	47 (7.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.8%)	97.4	2^nd of 64 public middle schools	96.9%		96.5	2^nd of 64 public middle schools	96.9%		63.9		67.6	62.6	62.9	64.4		66.7	64.7	72.7	68.0	$11,165	$91	$11,075
Scituate Middle School	Public	6-8	94 Trimtown Road	North Scituate	02857	Providence County	Scituate	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 647-4123	265	21	12.4	14.7%	244 (92.1%)	3 (1.1%)	11 (4.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	68.4	19^th of 64 public middle schools	70.3%		59.9	25^th of 64 public middle schools	60.9%	6	58.3		32.1	37.2	56.0	41.7		32.1	28.7	39.3	33.3	$14,681	$298	$14,383

Frequently Asked Questions about Burrillville Middle School

Is Burrillville Middle School a good school?

Burrillville Middle School ranks 37^th of 64 Rhode Island middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Burrillville Middle School?

Students at Burrillville Middle School are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

How many students attend Burrillville Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 486 students attended Burrillville Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Burrillville Middle School attend?

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

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