Scituate Middle School

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Scituate Middle School ranks 19 th of 64 Rhode Island middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Scituate Middle School is a public middle school serving 265 students in grades 6-8 in North Scituate, Rhode Island. The school is part of the Scituate School District, which is ranked 22 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Scituate Middle School consistently outperforms the state average on RICAS tests in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 41.7% of students proficient or better in ELA and 33.3% proficient or better in Math, compared to the statewide averages of 28.4% and 25.9% respectively for 6th grade. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.5 to 12.5 over the past three school years, lower than nearby schools like Hugh B. Bain Middle (10.9), Hope Highlands Middle (12.1), and Dr. Edward Ricci School (13.0). Additionally, Scituate Middle School spends between $14,226 and $16,442 per student, which is higher than the state average and the spending levels of nearby schools like Dr. Edward Ricci School ($12,633) and Nicholas A. Ferri Middle ($11,447).

While Scituate Middle School performs well overall, there may be opportunities to further improve student outcomes, particularly in mathematics. The school's mathematics proficiency rates, while still above the state average, lag behind its strong performance in English Language Arts. Additionally, the school's relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 10.89% to 14.72% over the past three years, suggests it may serve a more affluent student population compared to nearby schools like Hugh B. Bain Middle (67.74%), AF Providence Mayoral Middle (68.64%), and Excel Academy Rhode Island (80.34%).

Detail:

Public 6-8

94 Trimtown Road
North Scituate, RI 02857

(401) 647-4123

District: Scituate

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,681

Students who attend Scituate Middle School usually attend:

High:

Scituate High School

Feeder schools for Scituate Middle School:

Elementary:	Clayville School
	Hope School
	North Scituate School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 265

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.1%

Hispanic:

4.2%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Scituate Middle School ranks better than 70.3% of middle schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.45. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.1%), Hispanic (4.2%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Scituate Middle School is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare Scituate Middle School employs 21.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Scituate Middle School is $14,681.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Scituate Middle School 19^th of 64 Rhode Island public middle schools. (See Scituate Middle School in the ranking list.)

Scituate:

SchoolDigger ranks Scituate 22^nd of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Scituate Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	83.21	7^th	53	86.8%
2010	80.89	12^th	54	77.8%
2011	74.33	14^th	49	71.4%
2012	75.99	13^th	48	72.9%
2013	77.72	13^th	48	72.9%
2014	80.18	11^th	49	77.6%
2015	40.74	31^st	59	47.5%
2016	68.95	15^th	59	74.6%
2017	60.40	21^st	57	63.2%
2018	40.16	29^th	53	45.3%
2019	65.66	18^th	61	70.5%
2021	53.83	24^th	62	61.3%
2022	64.60	21^st	60	65.0%
2023	59.91	25^th	64	60.9%
2024	68.45	19^th	64	70.3%

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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 Scituate Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	239	1	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	246
1995	289	2	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	296
1996	289	2	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	296
1997	440	4	1	1	6	n/a	n/a	452
1998	416	2	3	1	3	n/a	n/a	425
1999	376	6	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	387
2000	381	4	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	391
2001	397	4	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	412
2002	437	4	10	7	2	n/a	n/a	460
2003	437	4	10	7	2	n/a	n/a	460
2004	460	5	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	470
2005	457	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	457
2006	443	0	3	5	7	n/a	n/a	458
2007	441	0	1	5	6	n/a	n/a	453
2008	432	1	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	442
2009	422	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	423
2010	426	2	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	432
2011	400	1	7	1	0	0	0	409
2012	399	1	4	2	0	0	0	406
2013	369	2	4	2	0	1	1	379
2014	368	2	4	1	0	1	2	378
2015	352	1	5	2	0	1	3	364
2016	328	3	3	4	0	1	2	341
2017	335	4	5	5	0	0	1	350
2018	310	4	5	7	0	0	0	326
2019	305	2	5	9	0	0	1	322
2020	280	0	4	8	0	0	1	293
2021	271	1	3	14	0	0	3	292
2022	239	1	2	11	0	0	4	257
2023	244	3	1	11	0	0	6	265

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 Scituate Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	246	37.0	6.6	8.1
1995	296	28.8	10.3	4.4
1996	296	28.8	10.3	4.4
1997	452	32.0	14.1	4.2
1998	425	32.0	13.3	4.9
1999	387	35.2	11.0	11.6
2000	391	19.4	20.2	11.8
2001	412	23.7	17.4	9.7
2002	460	n/a	n/a	8.9
2003	460	n/a	n/a	8.9
2004	470	25.0	18.8	8.7
2005	457	27.0	16.9	5.3
2006	458	46.0	10.0	5.7
2007	453	34.1	13.3	8.2
2008	442	39.5	11.2	5.2
2009	423	37.4	8.9	9.5
2010	432	40.4	10.6	11.8
2011	409	40.1	10.1	15.2
2012	406	41.0	9.9	18
2013	379	29.6	12.8	21.9
2014	378	28.3	13.3	20.6
2015	364	29.0	12.5	22.3
2016	341	29.0	11.7	21.1
2017	350	29.7	11.7	19.1
2018	326	29.6	10.9	15.6
2019	322	28.2	11.3	16.8
2020	293	25.5	11.4	9.9
2021	292	25.3	11.5	11.3
2022	257	20.5	12.5	10.9
2023	265	21.3	12.4	14.7

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 Scituate Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	246	37.0	6.6	8.1
1995	296	28.8	10.3	4.4
1996	296	28.8	10.3	4.4
1997	452	32.0	14.1	4.2
1998	425	32.0	13.3	4.9
1999	387	35.2	11.0	11.6
2000	391	19.4	20.2	11.8
2001	412	23.7	17.4	9.7
2002	460	n/a	n/a	8.9
2003	460	n/a	n/a	8.9
2004	470	25.0	18.8	8.7
2005	457	27.0	16.9	5.3
2006	458	46.0	10.0	5.7
2007	453	34.1	13.3	8.2
2008	442	39.5	11.2	5.2
2009	423	37.4	8.9	9.5
2010	432	40.4	10.6	11.8
2011	409	40.1	10.1	15.2
2012	406	41.0	9.9	18
2013	379	29.6	12.8	21.9
2014	378	28.3	13.3	20.6
2015	364	29.0	12.5	22.3
2016	341	29.0	11.7	21.1
2017	350	29.7	11.7	19.1
2018	326	29.6	10.9	15.6
2019	322	28.2	11.3	16.8
2020	293	25.5	11.4	9.9
2021	292	25.3	11.5	11.3
2022	257	20.5	12.5	10.9
2023	265	21.3	12.4	14.7

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 Scituate Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$06 (0.0%)	$14,220 (100.0%)	$14,226
2019	$06 (0.0%)	$16,437 (100.0%)	$16,442
2020	$06 (0.0%)	$15,599 (100.0%)	$15,605
2021	$298 (2.0%)	$14,383 (98.0%)	$14,681

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Scituate 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 18^th of 61 Middle schools	Ranks 25^th of 64 Middle schools	9.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Scituate Middle School)	61.8	40.2	21.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Scituate)	61.8	40.2	21.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	39.1	31.9	7.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Scituate Middle School)	32.4	27.6	4.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Scituate)	32.4	27.6	4.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	28	28.7	0.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Scituate Middle School)	44.1	46.4	2.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Scituate)	44.1	46.4	2.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	31.5	29	2.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Scituate Middle School)	39.4	44	4.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Scituate)	39.4	44	4.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	27.6	25.7	1.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Scituate Middle School)	50	43	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Scituate)	50	43	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	36.3	32.2	4.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Scituate Middle School)	29.3	27.1	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Scituate)	29.3	27.1	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	24.5	23	1.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Scituate Middle School)	52.1	43.2	8.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Scituate)	54.4	46.8	7.6%
All Grades Mathematics (Scituate Middle School)	33.3	32.8	0.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Scituate)	40	43.5	3.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	322	265	17.7%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	5	1	80%
Hispanic	9	11	22.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	305	244	20%
Two or More Races	1	6	500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	16.8%	14.7%	2.1%

Schools Near Scituate 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
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
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
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
Nicholas A. Ferri Middle	Public	6-8	10 Memorial Avenue	Johnston	02919	Providence County	Johnston	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 233-1930	761	59	12.8	46.0%	459 (60.3%)	47 (6.2%)	212 (27.9%)	26 (3.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.8%)	33.6	38^th of 64 public middle schools	40.6%		37.9	33^rd of 64 public middle schools	48.4%	5	21.0		30.9	29.5	32.3	31.0		12.8	18.5	12.9	14.5	$11,447	$213	$11,234
Excel Academy Rhode Island	Public, Charter	5-6	622 Woonasquatucket Avenue	North Providence	02911	Providence County	Excel Academy Rhode Island	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(401) 680-6086	117	10	11.7	80.3%	3 (2.6%)	22 (18.8%)	87 (74.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.3%)								(n/a)	23.8	23.8	29.7			27.2	14.5	22.5			19.1
Hope Highlands Middle School	Public	6-8	300 Hope Road	Cranston	02921	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 270-8148	357	29	12.1	9.8%	283 (79.3%)	9 (2.5%)	30 (8.4%)	13 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (5.9%)	68.5	18^th of 64 public middle schools	71.9%		76.3	14^th of 64 public middle schools	78.1%	4	42.0		32.0	38.1	39.5	36.8		42.0	37.6	43.7	41.0	$15,867	$174	$15,692
Dr. Edward Ricci School	Public	6-8	51 Intervale Avenue	North Providence	02911	Providence County	North Providence	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 233-1170	417	32	13.0	41.5%	194 (46.5%)	59 (14.1%)	119 (28.5%)	5 (1.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (9.1%)	36.7	35^th of 64 public middle schools	45.3%		42.6	32^nd of 64 public middle schools	50.0%	3	24.8		30.4	28.3	35.1	31.5		10.9	15.6	22.7	16.6	$12,633	$459	$12,174
Governor Christopher DelSesto	Public	6-8	152 Springfield Street	Providence	02909	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 278-0557	731	44	16.6	88.1%	55 (7.5%)	76 (10.4%)	530 (72.5%)	17 (2.3%)	7 (1.0%)	3 (0.4%)	30 (4.1%)								(n/a)					8.9							$15,665	$1,430	$14,235
Western Hills Middle School	Public	6-8	400 Phenix Avenue	Cranston	02920	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 270-8030	703	56	12.5	38.0%	393 (55.9%)	33 (4.7%)	155 (22.0%)	70 (10.0%)	8 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (6.1%)	49.3	29^th of 64 public middle schools	54.7%		48.3	31^st of 64 public middle schools	51.6%	2	26.0		40.0	30.2	30.7	33.7		34.3	26.5	22.0	27.7	$15,457	$357	$15,100
AF Providence Mayoral Middle	Public, Charter	5-8	370 Hartford Avenue	Providence	02909	Providence County	Achievement First Rhode Island	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 347-1120	405	26	15.5	68.6%	12 (3.0%)	79 (19.5%)	299 (73.8%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	27.6	41^st of 64 public middle schools	35.9%		33.3	38^th of 64 public middle schools	40.6%	3	19.9	19.0	34.3	14.3	23.2	22.6	14.9	21.4	15.2	10.2	15.4

Frequently Asked Questions about Scituate Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Scituate Middle School?

Students at Scituate Middle School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is Scituate Middle School a good school?

Scituate Middle School ranks 19^th of 64 Rhode Island middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Scituate Middle School attend?

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

What district is Scituate Middle School in?

Scituate

How many students attend Scituate Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 265 students attended Scituate Middle School.

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