Middle Schools in Middletown

Middletown, Rhode Island is home to a single middle school, Gaudet Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 465 students. This public school has a predominantly White student population (67.96%), with significant Hispanic (13.98%) and multi-racial (7.74%) representation as well. Gaudet Middle School has consistently ranked in the top half of Rhode Island middle schools over the past three years, indicating a stable and reliable educational environment.

Academically, Gaudet Middle School's proficiency rates on the RICAS exams are mixed compared to Middletown district averages. In English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rates range from 33.3% to 43%, slightly below the district's 39.7% average. In Mathematics, Gaudet's proficiency rates range from 26.6% to 31.1%, also slightly below the district's 29.5% average. However, the school's Science proficiency rate of 37% is on par with the Middletown average. Despite these academic challenges, Gaudet Middle School spends $16,301 per student, higher than the state average, and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.9, suggesting a focus on providing adequate resources and support for students.

Approximately 36.34% of Gaudet Middle School's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. This socioeconomic factor may impact academic outcomes and require targeted support and interventions. Overall, Gaudet Middle School is performing reasonably well within the Middletown district, with some areas for potential improvement in academic achievement, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics.