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Barrington Middle School

Public Grades 6-8
2nd
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 66 Rhode Island Middle Schools
Better than 97% of Rhode Island middle schools
Summary

Barrington Middle School is a highly-ranked public middle school in Barrington, Rhode Island, serving 762 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Barrington School District, which is ranked 7th out of 60 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Barrington Middle School consistently outperforms its peers across the state, ranking as the #1 middle school in Rhode Island for several consecutive years with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students excel on the RICAS exams, with 76.1% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 63.2% in Math, compared to state averages of 68.1% and 60.4%, respectively. The school's diverse student population, including strong performance across different subgroups, is a testament to its exceptional educational program.

In comparison, nearby schools like Providence Preparatory Charter and Gilbert Stuart Middle School in Providence have much lower proficiency rates and statewide rankings. Barrington Middle School's high spending per student, ranging from $13,210 to $15,961, may contribute to its outstanding performance and the overall reputation of the Barrington School District and the broader community.

763
Students ?
12.3
Student/teacher ratio ?
$17,369
Per pupil spending ?
11.9%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 261 Middle Highway
       Barrington, RI  02806

(401) 247-3160

District: Barrington


Students who attend Barrington Middle School usually attend:

High:    Barrington High School

Feeder schools for Barrington Middle School:

Elementary:    Hampden Meadows School
    Nayatt School
    Primrose Hill School
    Sowams Elementary School
Racial breakdown:

White:
77.1%
Hispanic:
7.9%
Asian:
7.2%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Holding steady — 97th percentile in 2015 → 97th in 2025
Strengths
Ranks in the top 3% of Rhode Island middle schools
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school69%
District avg64%
2nd of 66
Rhode Island public middle schools ?
Top 3%▬ steady since 2015
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SchoolDigger rating ?
7th of 60Barrington among Rhode Island districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankRhode Island percentileRating
202597.22 of 6697.0%★★★★★
202497.41 of 6498.4%★★★★★
202397.91 of 6498.4%★★★★★
202298.11 of 6098.3%★★★★★
202198.11 of 6298.4%★★★★★
201998.61 of 6198.4%★★★★★
201897.81 of 5398.1%★★★★★
201794.71 of 5798.2%★★★★★
201696.21 of 5998.3%★★★★★
201595.82 of 5996.6%★★★★★
201488.23 of 4993.9%★★★★★
201389.42 of 4895.8%★★★★★
201292.21 of 4897.9%★★★★★
201191.81 of 4998.0%★★★★★
201093.71 of 5498.1%★★★★★
200995.01 of 5398.1%★★★★★

Asian

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankRhode Island percentileRating
202587.52 of 1586.7%★★★★★

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankRhode Island percentileRating
202596.32 of 6697.0%★★★★★

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankRhode Island percentileRating
202598.22 of 5996.6%★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankRhode Island percentileRating
202594.02 of 6296.8%★★★★★

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankRhode Island percentileRating
202596.21 of 6498.4%★★★★★

Multi-racial

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankRhode Island percentileRating
202599.61 of 3296.9%★★★★★

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankRhode Island percentileRating
202582.21 of 3697.2%★★★★★

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankRhode Island percentileRating
202593.52 of 5296.2%★★★★★
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Male (2025)98th percentile~ school
Special Education (2025)97th percentile~ school
Female (2025)97th percentile~ school
Multi-racial (2025)97th percentile~ school
Low Socio Economic Status (2025)97th percentile~ school
Hispanic (2025)97th percentile~ school
White (2025)96th percentile~ school
Asian (2025)87th percentile-10 vs school
By subject vs Rhode Island (2024-2025) ?
English Language Arts76%
Mathematics63%
Science62%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Barrington Middle School

Students at Barrington Middle School are 77% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2024-25 school year, 763 students attended Barrington Middle School.

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

Yes! Barrington Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 2nd of 66 Rhode Island middle schools.


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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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