Wickford Middle School

Summary:

Wickford Middle School is a public middle school in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, serving 359 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the highly-ranked North Kingstown School District, which is rated 11th out of 60 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wickford Middle School is a standout performer among Rhode Island middle schools, consistently ranking in the top 5 for the past several years and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a strong academic record, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics on the Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System (RICAS) exams. In the 2023-2024 school year, Wickford Middle School had 56% of students proficient or better in ELA and 54.3% in Mathematics, outperforming the North Kingstown district and the state of Rhode Island. The school's 8th-grade RICAS ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates are also significantly higher than the district and state averages.

Wickford Middle School's academic excellence is further highlighted by its comparisons to nearby schools. The school outperforms Davisville Middle School, which is also part of the North Kingstown School District, in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates. When compared to other nearby schools in different districts, such as Exeter-West Greenwich Reg. Junior and Narragansett Pier School, Wickford Middle School maintains a clear academic advantage. The school's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio compared to the state average may contribute to its strong performance.

Detail:

Public 6-8

250 Tower Hill Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852

(401) 268-6470

District: North Kingstown

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,067

Students who attend Wickford Middle School usually attend:

High:

North Kingstown Senior High

Feeder schools for Wickford Middle School:

Elementary:	Fishing Cove Elementary School
	Hamilton School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 359

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.8%

Hispanic:

8.6%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wickford Middle School ranks better than 92.2% of middle schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.63. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.8%), Hispanic (8.6%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wickford Middle School is 11.7. (See more...)

Compare Wickford Middle School employs 30.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wickford Middle School is $17,067.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Wickford Middle School 5^th of 64 Rhode Island public middle schools. (See Wickford Middle School in the ranking list.)

North Kingstown:

SchoolDigger ranks North Kingstown 11^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wickford Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	82.07	9^th	53	83.0%
2010	85.79	5^th	54	90.7%
2011	84.78	4^th	49	91.8%
2012	88.62	3^rd	48	93.8%
2013	84.94	5^th	48	89.6%
2014	89.34	2^nd	49	95.9%
2015	90.02	4^th	59	93.2%
2016	89.54	5^th	59	91.5%
2017	92.14	3^rd	57	94.7%
2018	95.83	2^nd	53	96.2%
2019	95.22	3^rd	61	95.1%
2021	94.76	2^nd	62	96.8%
2022	94.19	3^rd	60	95.0%
2023	90.71	5^th	64	92.2%
2024	90.63	5^th	64	92.2%

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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 Wickford Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	353	8	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	366
1989	367	4	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	374
1990	382	8	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	395
1991	398	10	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	413
1992	419	13	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	439
1993	405	10	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	425
1994	400	8	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	414
1995	386	7	5	1	1	n/a	n/a	400
1996	386	7	5	1	1	n/a	n/a	400
1997	433	9	3	3	5	n/a	n/a	453
1998	464	6	9	1	2	n/a	n/a	482
1999	465	5	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	477
2000	464	4	6	0	2	n/a	n/a	476
2001	410	3	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	418
2002	445	5	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	456
2003	445	5	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	456
2004	430	9	4	5	2	n/a	n/a	450
2005	485	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	488
2006	465	4	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	472
2007	494	9	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	514
2008	471	2	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	483
2009	457	1	3	12	1	n/a	n/a	474
2010	437	2	5	7	3	n/a	n/a	454
2011	411	4	5	7	2	0	3	432
2012	379	3	10	4	3	0	3	402
2013	368	5	8	9	1	0	9	400
2014	397	5	8	5	3	0	6	424
2015	410	6	4	5	3	0	6	434
2016	407	5	3	6	4	0	5	430
2017	381	2	5	7	1	0	8	404
2018	358	4	5	12	0	0	10	389
2019	338	5	5	13	0	0	15	376
2020	325	5	6	11	1	0	19	367
2021	294	3	11	14	2	0	16	340
2022	294	1	8	20	2	0	16	341
2023	301	3	7	31	1	0	16	359

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 Wickford Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	366	n/a	n/a	12.3
1989	374	n/a	n/a	6.7
1990	395	n/a	n/a	6.8
1991	413	35.0	11.8	7.3
1992	439	32.0	13.7	10.9
1993	425	46.0	9.2	11.5
1994	414	33.5	12.4	9.7
1995	400	34.0	11.8	10
1996	400	34.0	11.8	10
1997	453	37.3	12.1	9.7
1998	482	37.3	12.9	7.9
1999	477	37.8	12.6	10.3
2000	476	36.0	13.2	11.3
2001	418	32.8	12.7	9.6
2002	456	n/a	n/a	9.4
2003	456	n/a	n/a	9.4
2004	450	30.0	15.0	8.9
2005	488	38.0	12.8	9
2006	472	45.0	10.5	9.7
2007	514	31.8	16.2	12.1
2008	483	37.8	12.8	9.3
2009	474	35.2	11.5	11.2
2010	454	36.2	12.5	14.1
2011	432	36.2	11.9	12.5
2012	402	36.0	11.1	11.9
2013	400	25.2	15.8	12.5
2014	424	22.2	19.0	13.4
2015	434	25.0	17.3	17.1
2016	430	32.0	13.4	17
2017	404	32.2	12.5	16.1
2018	389	30.4	12.7	14.9
2019	376	27.7	13.5	15.4
2020	367	29.2	12.5	16.3
2021	340	29.2	11.6	16.2
2022	341	28.6	11.9	10.6
2023	359	30.5	11.7	16.7

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 Wickford Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	366	n/a	n/a	12.3
1989	374	n/a	n/a	6.7
1990	395	n/a	n/a	6.8
1991	413	35.0	11.8	7.3
1992	439	32.0	13.7	10.9
1993	425	46.0	9.2	11.5
1994	414	33.5	12.4	9.7
1995	400	34.0	11.8	10
1996	400	34.0	11.8	10
1997	453	37.3	12.1	9.7
1998	482	37.3	12.9	7.9
1999	477	37.8	12.6	10.3
2000	476	36.0	13.2	11.3
2001	418	32.8	12.7	9.6
2002	456	n/a	n/a	9.4
2003	456	n/a	n/a	9.4
2004	450	30.0	15.0	8.9
2005	488	38.0	12.8	9
2006	472	45.0	10.5	9.7
2007	514	31.8	16.2	12.1
2008	483	37.8	12.8	9.3
2009	474	35.2	11.5	11.2
2010	454	36.2	12.5	14.1
2011	432	36.2	11.9	12.5
2012	402	36.0	11.1	11.9
2013	400	25.2	15.8	12.5
2014	424	22.2	19.0	13.4
2015	434	25.0	17.3	17.1
2016	430	32.0	13.4	17
2017	404	32.2	12.5	16.1
2018	389	30.4	12.7	14.9
2019	376	27.7	13.5	15.4
2020	367	29.2	12.5	16.3
2021	340	29.2	11.6	16.2
2022	341	28.6	11.9	10.6
2023	359	30.5	11.7	16.7

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 Wickford Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$106 (0.8%)	$13,657 (99.2%)	$13,762
2019	$122 (0.9%)	$13,877 (99.1%)	$13,999
2020	$234 (1.5%)	$14,886 (98.5%)	$15,120
2021	$425 (2.5%)	$16,642 (97.5%)	$17,067

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wickford Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 3^rd of 61 Middle schools	Ranks 5^th of 64 Middle schools	2.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wickford Middle School)	72.4	47	25.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Kingstown)	61.5	46.6	14.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	39.1	31.9	7.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wickford Middle School)	54.1	58.1	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Kingstown)	47.5	54.6	7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	28	28.7	0.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wickford Middle School)	68.8	63.9	4.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Kingstown)	56.3	55.1	1.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	31.5	29	2.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wickford Middle School)	61.4	62.6	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Kingstown)	53	55.9	2.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	27.6	25.7	1.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wickford Middle School)	77.8	60.2	17.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Kingstown)	54.1	54.5	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	36.3	32.2	4.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wickford Middle School)	63.5	56.9	6.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Kingstown)	49.4	51.6	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	24.5	23	1.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wickford Middle School)	72.9	57.2	15.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (North Kingstown)	59.7	54.1	5.6%
All Grades Mathematics (Wickford Middle School)	59.7	59.4	0.3%
All Grades Mathematics (North Kingstown)	50.7	55	4.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	376	359	4.5%
African American	5	3	40%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	5	7	40%
Hispanic	13	31	138.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	338	301	10.9%
Two or More Races	15	16	6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.4%	16.7%	1.3%

Schools Near Wickford 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
Wickford Middle School	Public	6-8	250 Tower Hill Road	North Kingstown	02852	Washington County	North Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 268-6470	359	31	11.7	16.7%	301 (83.8%)	3 (0.8%)	31 (8.6%)	7 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.5%)	90.6	5^th of 64 public middle schools	92.2%		90.7	5^th of 64 public middle schools	92.2%		58.9		46.5	52.0	67.2	56.0		41.6	57.9	61.1	54.3	$17,067	$425	$16,642
Davisville Middle School	Public	6-8	200 School Street	North Kingstown	02852	Washington County	North Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 541-6300	450	39	11.6	28.0%	335 (74.4%)	17 (3.8%)	55 (12.2%)	10 (2.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.4%)	82	10^th of 64 public middle schools	84.4%		83.8	10^th of 64 public middle schools	84.4%		55.7		44.4	37.8	60.6	47.2		42.7	40.5	58.5	46.8	$16,936	$866	$16,070
Archie R. Cole Middle School	Public	6-8	100 Cedar Avenue	East Greenwich	02818	Kent County	East Greenwich	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 398-1333	626	51	12.3	7.7%	493 (78.8%)	12 (1.9%)	42 (6.7%)	42 (6.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.4%)	94.9	3^rd of 64 public middle schools	95.3%		93.7	4^th of 64 public middle schools	93.8%	1	71.8		52.5	54.2	64.3	56.9		63.8	55.7	66.0	61.8	$13,935	$209	$13,726
Jamestown School-Lawn	Public	5-8	55 Lawn Avenue	Jamestown	02835	Newport County	Jamestown	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 423-7010	186	21	8.7	7.0%	176 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.2%)	93.8	4^th of 64 public middle schools	93.8%		94.4	3^rd of 64 public middle schools	95.3%	1	67.0	59.2	51.0	54.2	58.1	55.6	56.0	50.0	60.4	74.4	59.7	$20,114	$654	$19,460
Broad Rock Middle School	Public	6-8	351 Broad Rock Road	Wakefield	02879	Washington County	South Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 360-1800	362	33	10.9	18.5%	294 (81.2%)	7 (1.9%)	19 (5.2%)	8 (2.2%)	10 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.6%)	80.9	11^th of 64 public middle schools	82.8%					(n/a)	48.4		58.0	34.1	52.1	47.9		65.3	45.8	37.9	49.3	$19,352	$367	$18,984
Portsmouth Middle School	Public	5-8	125 Jepson Lane	Portsmouth	02871	Newport County	Portsmouth	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 849-3700	618	55	11.1	17.0%	506 (81.9%)	13 (2.1%)	53 (8.6%)	19 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.0%)	85.5	9^th of 64 public middle schools	85.9%		85.7	9^th of 64 public middle schools	85.9%		56.1	39.3	49.0	47.0	47.9	45.9	39.3	51.6	50.7	42.1	45.9	$15,812	$148	$15,664
Frank E. Thompson Middle	Public	5-8	55 Broadway	Newport	02840	Newport County	Newport	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 847-1493	546	60	9.0	76.7%	172 (31.5%)	63 (11.5%)	204 (37.4%)	12 (2.2%)	13 (2.4%)	2 (0.4%)	80 (14.7%)	15.4	51^st of 64 public middle schools	20.3%		12.9	54^th of 64 public middle schools	15.6%	3	15.8	14.9	13.3	13.6	11.6	13.3	7.3	14.5	10.4	5.6	9.6	$17,122	$791	$16,331
Exeter-West Greenwich Reg. Junior	Public	7-8	930 Nooseneck Hill Road	West Greenwich	02817	Kent County	Exeter-West Greenwich	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 397-6897	238	21	11.0	16.0%	215 (90.3%)	6 (2.5%)	10 (4.2%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	73.5	16^th of 64 public middle schools	75.0%		83.2	11^th of 64 public middle schools	82.8%	5	42.2			37.0	62.8	50.4			43.3	33.6	38.3	$19,261	$1,476	$17,785
Narragansett Pier School	Public	5-8	235 South Pier Road	Narragansett	02882	Washington County	Narragansett	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 792-9430	297	23	13.0	16.8%	265 (89.2%)	2 (0.7%)	14 (4.7%)	5 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)	74.6	14^th of 64 public middle schools	78.1%		81.6	12^th of 64 public middle schools	81.3%	2	49.6	50.8	28.8	31.0	51.9	40.8	39.3	37.9	45.1	54.4	44.8	$22,074	$1,204	$20,870
Winman Middle School	Public	6-8	575 Centerville Road	Warwick	02886	Kent County	Warwick	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 734-3375	725	60	12.0	29.1%	532 (73.4%)	26 (3.6%)	95 (13.1%)	35 (4.8%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (4.4%)	45.3	30^th of 64 public middle schools	53.1%		35	37^th of 64 public middle schools	42.2%	7	24.9		26.1	22.7	23.4	24.1		38.8	32.1	28.8	33.5	$17,209	$605	$16,604

Frequently Asked Questions about Wickford Middle School

What high school do graduates of Wickford Middle School attend?

Students who attend Wickford Middle School usually go on to attend North Kingstown Senior High

What is the racial makeup of Wickford Middle School?

Students at Wickford Middle School are 84% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Wickford Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 359 students attended Wickford Middle School.

What district is Wickford Middle School in?

North Kingstown

Is Wickford Middle School a good school?

Yes. Wickford Middle School ranks in the top 7.8% of Rhode Island middle schools.

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