North Smithfield Middle School

Summary:

North Smithfield Middle School is a public middle school serving 506 students in grades 5-8 in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, which is part of the highly-ranked North Smithfield School District. This school has consistently ranked among the top 10 middle schools in Rhode Island over the past decade, currently holding the 6th spot out of 64 middle schools in the state.

North Smithfield Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, with 57% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 56.6% proficient or better in Mathematics, both exceeding the state averages. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, at just 22.33%, compared to the state average. Additionally, North Smithfield Middle School spends approximately $13,145 per student, higher than the state average, and has a student-teacher ratio of 11.8, lower than the state average, suggesting a well-resourced and supportive educational environment. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Birchwood Middle School in North Providence, North Smithfield Middle School stands out with its higher academic performance and more favorable student demographics.

The consistent high performance of North Smithfield Middle School, combined with its relatively low percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, indicates that the school may be benefiting from effective leadership, dedicated teachers, and a strong community commitment to education. While the school is already a standout institution, there may be opportunities to further support students, particularly in areas where their performance, while strong, is not as high as the state average, such as in 8th grade Mathematics.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 1850 Providence Pike
       North Smithfield, RI  02896


(401) 597-6100

District: North Smithfield

SchoolDigger Rank:
6th of 64 Rhode Island Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,145 Help


Students who attend North Smithfield Middle School usually attend:

High:    North Smitfield High School

Feeder schools for North Smithfield Middle School:

Elementary:    North Smithfield Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  506

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.0%
Hispanic:
9.7%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Smithfield Middle School ranks better than 90.6% of middle schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.97. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83%), Hispanic (9.7%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Smithfield Middle School is 11.8. (See more...)
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Compare North Smithfield Middle School employs 42.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Smithfield Middle School is $13,145.
Schooldigger Rankings:

North Smithfield Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks North Smithfield Middle School 6th of 64 Rhode Island public middle schools. (See North Smithfield Middle School in the ranking list.)

North Smithfield:

SchoolDigger ranks North Smithfield 6th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Smithfield Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 52.92 27th 53 49.1%
2010 80.20 13th 54 75.9%
2011 74.63 13th 49 73.5%
2012 81.48 8th 48 83.3%
2013 85.32 4th 48 91.7%
2014 83.04 5th 49 89.8%
2015 66.03 17th 59 71.2%
2016 62.14 22nd 59 62.7%
2017 77.06 11th 57 80.7%
2018 82.73 8th 53 84.9%
2019 81.32 10th 61 83.6%
2021 83.54 9th 62 85.5%
2022 89.46 6th 60 90.0%
2023 88.70 6th 64 90.6%
2024 87.97 6th 64 90.6%
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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for North Smithfield Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 437 9 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2010 428 6 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2011 392 2 5 14 0 0 8 0 421
2012 364 1 6 17 0 0 9 0 397
2013 343 1 8 22 0 0 11 0 385
2014 361 2 10 21 0 0 12 0 406
2015 395 4 8 24 1 0 10 0 442
2016 406 5 8 26 1 0 8 0 454
2017 363 6 5 27 2 1 15 0 419
2018 346 7 4 34 1 1 16 0 409
2019 325 7 8 40 0 1 19 0 400
2020 462 8 9 57 0 1 19 0 556
2021 450 10 9 55 0 1 17 0 542
2022 439 7 7 42 0 0 18 0 513
2023 420 11 11 49 0 0 15 0 506

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 North Smithfield Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 456 38.7 9.6 13.8
2010 443 39.4 11.2 13.5
2011 421 37.0 11.3 11.6
2012 397 37.0 10.7 13.9
2013 385 20.0 19.2 12.7
2014 406 28.5 14.2 17.7
2015 442 28.0 15.7 18.8
2016 454 35.0 12.9 18.5
2017 419 32.4 12.9 16.2
2018 409 33.4 12.2 18.1
2019 400 32.4 12.3 19.3
2020 556 42.5 13.0 19.2
2021 542 41.8 12.9 22
2022 513 43.3 11.8 10.9
2023 506 42.8 11.8 22.3

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 North Smithfield Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 456 38.7 9.6 13.8
2010 443 39.4 11.2 13.5
2011 421 37.0 11.3 11.6
2012 397 37.0 10.7 13.9
2013 385 20.0 19.2 12.7
2014 406 28.5 14.2 17.7
2015 442 28.0 15.7 18.8
2016 454 35.0 12.9 18.5
2017 419 32.4 12.9 16.2
2018 409 33.4 12.2 18.1
2019 400 32.4 12.3 19.3
2020 556 42.5 13.0 19.2
2021 542 41.8 12.9 22
2022 513 43.3 11.8 10.9
2023 506 42.8 11.8 22.3

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 North Smithfield Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $106 (0.8%) $13,856 (99.2%) $13,961
2019 $113 (0.8%) $13,919 (99.2%) $14,032
2020 $363 (2.8%) $12,529 (97.2%) $12,893
2021 $260 (2.0%) $12,885 (98.0%) $13,145

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Smithfield Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 10th of 61 Middle schoolsRanks 6th of 64 Middle schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Smithfield Middle School)68.960.7
 8.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (North Smithfield)68.960.2
 8.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)39.131.9
 7.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Smithfield Middle School)63.359
 4.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Smithfield)63.358.5
 4.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)2828.7
 0.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Smithfield Middle School)56.356.1
 0.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (North Smithfield)55.855.7
 0.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)31.529
 2.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Smithfield Middle School)36.751.8
 15.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Smithfield)36.451.3
 14.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)27.625.7
 1.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Smithfield Middle School)61.662.2
 0.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (North Smithfield)61.161.3
 0.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)36.332.2
 4.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Smithfield Middle School)32.755.6
 22.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Smithfield)32.554.7
 22.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)24.523
 1.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (North Smithfield Middle School)62.657.3
 5.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (North Smithfield)61.754.3
 7.4%
All Grades Mathematics (North Smithfield Middle School)45.653.6
 8%
   All Grades Mathematics (North Smithfield)50.355.5
 5.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students400506
 26.5%
African American711
 57.1%
American Indian00
Asian811
 37.5%
Hispanic4049
 22.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White325420
 29.2%
Two or More Races1915
 21.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.3%22.3%
 3.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about North Smithfield Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 506 students attended North Smithfield Middle School.

Students who attend North Smithfield Middle School usually go on to attend North Smitfield High School

Yes. North Smithfield Middle School ranks in the top 9.4% of Rhode Island middle schools.

Students at North Smithfield Middle School are 83% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Rhode Island Department of Education.

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