Vincent J. Gallagher Middle

Q: Is Vincent J. Gallagher Middle a good school?

Vincent J. Gallagher Middle ranks 12 th of 64 Rhode Island middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Vincent J. Gallagher Middle is a public middle school located in Smithfield, Rhode Island, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 537 students. The school is part of the Smithfield School District, which is ranked 19 out of 60 districts in Rhode Island and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past 10 years, Vincent J. Gallagher Middle has consistently ranked among the top 20 middle schools in Rhode Island, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Vincent J. Gallagher Middle outperforms the Smithfield district and the Rhode Island state averages in English Language Arts (ELA), mathematics, and science. In the 2023-2024 school year, 48.1% of all students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district average of 46.8%, and 45.7% were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the district average of 48.2%. The school's performance in science, as measured by the NGSA assessment, shows that 40.6% of all students were proficient or better, compared to the district average of 39.5%. While the school's mathematics proficiency rate is slightly lower than the district average, it still outperforms the state.

Compared to nearby schools, North Smithfield Middle School and Scituate Middle School outperform Vincent J. Gallagher Middle in both ELA and mathematics. However, the nearby Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E, a public charter school, has significantly lower proficiency rates in both subjects compared to Vincent J. Gallagher Middle. Overall, Vincent J. Gallagher Middle is a high-performing middle school that consistently ranks among the top schools in Rhode Island, with a strong commitment to academic excellence.

Detail:

Public 6-8

10 Indian Run Trail
Smithfield, RI 02917

(401) 949-2056

District: Smithfield

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,405

Students who attend Vincent J. Gallagher Middle usually attend:

High:

Smithfield High School

Feeder schools for Vincent J. Gallagher Middle:

Elementary:	Old County Road School
	Raymond LaPerche School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 522

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.5%

Hispanic:

9.2%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Vincent J. Gallagher Middle ranks better than 81.3% of middle schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.03. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.5%), Hispanic (9.2%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 13.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vincent J. Gallagher Middle is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare Vincent J. Gallagher Middle employs 43 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vincent J. Gallagher Middle is $14,405.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Vincent J. Gallagher Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Vincent J. Gallagher Middle 12^th of 64 Rhode Island public middle schools. (See Vincent J. Gallagher Middle in the ranking list.)

Smithfield:

SchoolDigger ranks Smithfield 19^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Vincent J. Gallagher Middle

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	80.01	11^th	53	79.2%
2010	83.18	9^th	54	83.3%
2011	81.51	9^th	49	81.6%
2012	80.83	11^th	48	77.1%
2013	80.65	10^th	48	79.2%
2014	81.59	10^th	49	79.6%
2015	66.51	15^th	59	74.6%
2016	72.50	14^th	59	76.3%
2017	69.30	16^th	57	71.9%
2018	69.15	15^th	53	71.7%
2019	76.64	12^th	61	80.3%
2021	72.54	14^th	62	77.4%
2022	70.49	17^th	60	71.7%
2023	73.86	16^th	64	75.0%
2024	80.03	12^th	64	81.3%

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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 Vincent J. Gallagher Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	338	0	3	2	2	n/a	n/a	345
1989	333	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	337
1990	330	n/a	3	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	334
1991	378	3	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	386
1992	373	2	5	1	3	n/a	n/a	384
1993	400	5	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	410
1994	442	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	446
1995	412	3	8	0	0	n/a	n/a	423
1996	412	3	8	0	0	n/a	n/a	423
1997	407	6	9	0	0	n/a	n/a	422
1998	668	6	10	2	0	n/a	n/a	686
1999	674	7	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	688
2000	683	4	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	692
2001	660	3	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	673
2002	685	3	5	7	0	n/a	n/a	700
2003	685	3	5	7	0	n/a	n/a	700
2004	699	5	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	714
2005	674	6	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	690
2006	627	7	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	645
2007	595	6	6	8	0	n/a	n/a	615
2008	626	8	11	10	0	n/a	n/a	655
2009	567	12	9	13	0	n/a	n/a	601
2010	593	19	9	11	0	n/a	n/a	632
2011	550	15	4	10	0	1	12	592
2012	544	11	3	12	0	1	11	582
2013	516	7	5	15	2	2	12	559
2014	513	9	8	30	1	1	12	574
2015	515	8	11	36	1	2	12	585
2016	484	7	9	35	0	1	13	549
2017	491	4	9	23	0	2	22	551
2018	515	7	8	34	1	0	22	587
2019	538	5	8	46	1	0	23	621
2020	510	6	7	53	1	0	21	598
2021	484	7	5	57	0	0	20	573
2022	452	12	5	50	0	0	19	538
2023	449	9	8	54	0	0	17	537
2024	436	8	10	48	1	0	19	522

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 Vincent J. Gallagher Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	345	n/a	n/a	3.2
1989	337	n/a	n/a	2.7
1990	334	n/a	n/a	1.8
1991	386	22.6	17.0	1.8
1992	384	26.0	14.7	2.9
1993	410	21.5	19.1	2.7
1994	446	26.0	17.2	4
1995	423	30.2	14.0	4.5
1996	423	30.2	14.0	4.5
1997	422	25.0	16.9	5.7
1998	686	41.5	16.5	7.9
1999	688	50.6	13.6	7.1
2000	692	50.5	13.7	7.1
2001	673	47.4	14.2	5.9
2002	700	n/a	n/a	9.4
2003	700	n/a	n/a	9.4
2004	714	49.0	14.6	7
2005	690	50.0	13.8	7.8
2006	645	59.0	10.9	7.6
2007	615	47.6	12.9	7.6
2008	655	46.6	14.1	8.5
2009	601	44.6	10.6	11
2010	632	45.6	13.8	16.8
2011	592	41.4	14.2	15.9
2012	582	42.0	13.8	14.1
2013	559	36.0	15.5	14
2014	574	34.4	16.6	15.5
2015	585	35.0	16.7	15.2
2016	549	43.0	12.7	14
2017	551	43.0	12.7	13.2
2018	587	44.4	13.2	14.1
2019	621	47.4	13.0	15.3
2020	598	44.4	13.4	15.6
2021	573	41.4	13.8	11.7
2022	538	41.5	12.9	9.9
2023	537	44.0	12.2	14.7
2024	522	43.0	12.1	13.2

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 Vincent J. Gallagher Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	345	n/a	n/a	3.2
1989	337	n/a	n/a	2.7
1990	334	n/a	n/a	1.8
1991	386	22.6	17.0	1.8
1992	384	26.0	14.7	2.9
1993	410	21.5	19.1	2.7
1994	446	26.0	17.2	4
1995	423	30.2	14.0	4.5
1996	423	30.2	14.0	4.5
1997	422	25.0	16.9	5.7
1998	686	41.5	16.5	7.9
1999	688	50.6	13.6	7.1
2000	692	50.5	13.7	7.1
2001	673	47.4	14.2	5.9
2002	700	n/a	n/a	9.4
2003	700	n/a	n/a	9.4
2004	714	49.0	14.6	7
2005	690	50.0	13.8	7.8
2006	645	59.0	10.9	7.6
2007	615	47.6	12.9	7.6
2008	655	46.6	14.1	8.5
2009	601	44.6	10.6	11
2010	632	45.6	13.8	16.8
2011	592	41.4	14.2	15.9
2012	582	42.0	13.8	14.1
2013	559	36.0	15.5	14
2014	574	34.4	16.6	15.5
2015	585	35.0	16.7	15.2
2016	549	43.0	12.7	14
2017	551	43.0	12.7	13.2
2018	587	44.4	13.2	14.1
2019	621	47.4	13.0	15.3
2020	598	44.4	13.4	15.6
2021	573	41.4	13.8	11.7
2022	538	41.5	12.9	9.9
2023	537	44.0	12.2	14.7
2024	522	43.0	12.1	13.2

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 Vincent J. Gallagher Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$54 (0.4%)	$13,147 (99.6%)	$13,201
2019	$66 (0.5%)	$13,651 (99.5%)	$13,718
2020	$111 (0.8%)	$13,654 (99.2%)	$13,765
2021	$258 (1.8%)	$14,147 (98.2%)	$14,405

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vincent J. Gallagher Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 12^th of 61 Middle schools	Ranks 16^th of 64 Middle schools	5.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Vincent J. Gallagher Middle)	54.6	58.5	3.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Smithfield)	54.6	58.5	3.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	39.1	31.9	7.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Vincent J. Gallagher Middle)	33.9	46.9	13%
6th Grade Mathematics (Smithfield)	33.9	46.9	13%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	28	28.7	0.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Vincent J. Gallagher Middle)	47.3	51.4	4.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Smithfield)	46.7	51.4	4.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	31.5	29	2.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Vincent J. Gallagher Middle)	49.2	33.5	15.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Smithfield)	48.7	33.7	15%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	27.6	25.7	1.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Vincent J. Gallagher Middle)	59.5	44.2	15.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Smithfield)	59.2	44.2	15%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	36.3	32.2	4.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Vincent J. Gallagher Middle)	48.8	43.6	5.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Smithfield)	48.5	43.6	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	24.5	23	1.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Vincent J. Gallagher Middle)	54	51.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Smithfield)	57.8	50.3	7.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Vincent J. Gallagher Middle)	43.5	41.3	2.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Smithfield)	40.8	42.4	1.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	621	537	13.5%
African American	5	9	80%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	8	8
Hispanic	46	54	17.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	538	449	16.5%
Two or More Races	23	17	26.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.3%	14.7%	0.6%

Schools Near Vincent J. Gallagher Middle

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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
Vincent J. Gallagher Middle	Public	6-8	10 Indian Run Trail	Smithfield	02917	Providence County	Smithfield	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 949-2056	522	43	12.1	13.2%	436 (83.5%)	8 (1.5%)	48 (9.2%)	10 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.6%)	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
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	199	14	14.2	66.8%	7 (3.5%)	31 (15.6%)	151 (75.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.0%)								(n/a)	23.8	23.8	29.7			27.2	14.5	22.5			19.1
Lincoln Middle School	Public	6-8	152 Jenckes Hill Road	Lincoln	02865	Providence County	Lincoln	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 721-3400	775	51	15.1	28.1%	554 (71.5%)	53 (6.8%)	100 (12.9%)	27 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	36 (4.6%)	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
Nicholas A. Ferri Middle	Public	6-8	10 Memorial Avenue	Johnston	02919	Providence County	Johnston	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 233-1930	738	60	12.3	48.4%	404 (54.7%)	51 (6.9%)	236 (32.0%)	29 (3.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (2.0%)	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
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	40.0%	194 (46.5%)	55 (13.2%)	118 (28.3%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.7%)	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
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	492	39	12.6	20.3%	399 (81.1%)	12 (2.4%)	51 (10.4%)	11 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.9%)	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
Birchwood Middle School	Public	6-8	10 Birchwood Drive	North Providence	02904	Providence County	North Providence	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 233-1120	365	31	11.7	43.6%	173 (47.4%)	53 (14.5%)	90 (24.7%)	12 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.8%)	58.6	25^th of 64 public middle schools	60.9%		62.3	22^nd of 64 public middle schools	65.6%	3	39.5		33.3	39.6	58.5	43.6		22.0	17.4	38.0	25.6	$14,093	$441	$13,653
Scituate Middle School	Public	6-8	94 Trimtown Road	North Scituate	02857	Providence County	Scituate	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 647-4123	256	23	11.1	16.4%	240 (93.8%)	2 (0.8%)	7 (2.7%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	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
Governor Christopher DelSesto	Public	6-8	152 Springfield Street	Providence	02909	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 278-0557	647	50	12.9	88.1%	43 (6.6%)	58 (9.0%)	464 (71.7%)	23 (3.6%)	8 (1.2%)	3 (0.5%)	24 (3.7%)								(n/a)					8.9							$15,665	$1,430	$14,235
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	28	14.4	57.0%	13 (3.2%)	75 (18.5%)	300 (74.1%)	6 (1.5%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	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 Vincent J. Gallagher Middle

How many students attend Vincent J. Gallagher Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 522 students attended Vincent J. Gallagher Middle.

What high school do graduates of Vincent J. Gallagher Middle attend?

Students who attend Vincent J. Gallagher Middle usually go on to attend Smithfield High School

Is Vincent J. Gallagher Middle a good school?

Vincent J. Gallagher Middle ranks 12^th of 64 Rhode Island middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Vincent J. Gallagher Middle?

Students at Vincent J. Gallagher Middle are 84% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

What district is Vincent J. Gallagher Middle in?

Smithfield

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