Middle Schools in Westerly

Westerly, Rhode Island is home to a single middle school, Westerly Middle School, which serves students in grades 5-8. This school has consistently performed well, ranking in the top 40% of Rhode Island middle schools and maintaining a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past few years.

Westerly Middle School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with student proficiency rates on the RICAS exams exceeding the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across multiple grade levels. The school's 5th, 7th, and 8th grade students outperform their peers statewide by 10-15 percentage points in these subjects. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $20,501 suggests the district is investing significant resources into the education of its middle school students, which may be contributing to the school's strong academic outcomes.

While Westerly Middle School's overall performance is commendable, there are a few areas where the school's proficiency rates fall slightly below the state average, such as 6th grade ELA and 8th grade Math. Identifying and addressing the root causes of these gaps could help the school further improve its academic performance. Nevertheless, Westerly is home to a high-performing middle school that serves a diverse student population and provides a consistently high-quality education.