Chariho Regional Middle School

Summary:

Chariho Regional Middle School is a public middle school located in Wood River Junction, Rhode Island, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 845 students. The school is part of the Chariho District, which is ranked 20 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chariho Regional Middle School consistently ranks among the top 15-20 middle schools in Rhode Island, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in most years. The school's proficiency rates in RICAS English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally higher than the state averages, particularly in the upper grades. For example, in 2023-2024, 52.3% of 8th-grade students at Chariho Regional Middle School were proficient or better in RICAS ELA, compared to the state average of 31.9%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12 to 13 students per teacher, and its spending per student has been consistently higher than the state average.

While Chariho Regional Middle School outperforms many nearby schools, such as Alan Shawn Feinstein Middle School and Westerly Middle School, it faces competition from a few top-performing schools in the region, including Archie R. Cole Middle School and Wickford Middle School. Additionally, Chariho Regional Middle School has relatively low free and reduced lunch rates, suggesting it serves a more affluent student population compared to some of the neighboring schools.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 455B Switch Road
       Wood River Junction, RI  02894


(401) 364-0651

District: Chariho

SchoolDigger Rank:
13th of 64 Rhode Island Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,721 Help


Students who attend Chariho Regional Middle School usually attend:

High:    Chariho High School

Feeder schools for Chariho Regional Middle School:

Elementary:    Ashaway Elementary School
    Charlestown Elementary School
    Hope Valley Elementary School
    Richmond Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  845

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.2%
Two or more races:
4.4%
Hispanic:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.8% Help


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Compare Details Chariho Regional Middle School ranks better than 79.7% of middle schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.62. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.2%), two or more races (4.4%), Hispanic (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chariho Regional Middle School is 12. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chariho Regional Middle School is $14,721.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Chariho Regional Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Chariho Regional Middle School 13th of 64 Rhode Island public middle schools. (See Chariho Regional Middle School in the ranking list.)

Chariho:

SchoolDigger ranks Chariho 20th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chariho Regional Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 73.90 19th 53 64.2%
2010 77.01 14th 54 74.1%
2011 75.23 12th 49 75.5%
2012 81.12 10th 48 79.2%
2013 84.01 6th 48 87.5%
2014 82.95 7th 49 85.7%
2015 90.01 5th 59 91.5%
2016 89.38 6th 59 89.8%
2017 86.18 8th 57 86.0%
2018 78.17 12th 53 77.4%
2019 72.62 14th 61 77.0%
2021 65.53 21st 62 66.1%
2022 72.63 15th 60 75.0%
2023 70.35 20th 64 68.8%
2024 74.62 13th 64 79.7%
See the entire list of Rhode Island Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Chariho Regional Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 990 12 5 3 16 n/a n/a 0 1026
1992 1023 12 3 9 19 n/a n/a 0 1066
1993 1042 10 4 9 20 n/a n/a 0 1085
1994 1049 9 6 5 20 n/a n/a 0 1089
1995 1120 5 10 12 15 n/a n/a 0 1162
1996 1120 5 10 12 15 n/a n/a 0 1162
1997 1132 6 8 7 23 n/a n/a 0 1176
1998 1150 2 10 10 21 n/a n/a 0 1193
1999 1164 3 8 10 21 n/a n/a 0 1206
2000 1102 1 5 8 20 n/a n/a 0 1136
2001 1100 1 7 7 12 n/a n/a 0 1127
2002 1067 4 7 10 11 n/a n/a 0 1099
2003 1067 4 7 10 11 n/a n/a 0 1099
2004 1053 5 7 14 13 n/a n/a 0 1092
2005 1077 9 8 13 9 n/a n/a 0 1116
2006 1029 9 11 13 8 n/a n/a 0 1070
2007 1102 18 11 10 7 n/a n/a 0 1148
2008 1070 19 9 10 9 n/a n/a 0 1117
2009 1043 17 6 17 11 n/a n/a 0 1094
2010 998 20 15 25 23 n/a n/a 0 1081
2011 950 9 15 25 28 0 15 0 1042
2012 925 9 15 22 26 1 18 0 1016
2013 940 13 13 20 29 1 23 0 1039
2014 898 9 9 22 21 1 20 0 980
2015 910 7 7 24 22 1 17 0 988
2016 885 5 8 15 18 0 13 0 944
2017 886 3 6 28 22 1 18 0 964
2018 858 4 5 30 16 1 19 0 933
2019 851 5 3 34 10 1 29 0 933
2020 868 5 1 31 11 2 34 0 952
2021 797 6 1 28 13 1 38 0 884
2022 811 6 1 25 13 1 49 0 906
2023 762 6 1 22 16 1 37 0 845

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chariho Regional Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1026 71.2 14.4 8.7
1992 1066 77.0 13.8 12.1
1993 1085 77.4 14.0 11.9
1994 1089 76.0 14.3 12.9
1995 1162 80.0 14.5 11.8
1996 1162 80.0 14.5 11.8
1997 1176 70.8 16.6 13.3
1998 1193 85.2 14.0 11.6
1999 1206 89.4 13.5 15.6
2000 1136 88.9 12.8 13.7
2001 1127 83.1 13.6 15.7
2002 1099 n/a n/a 19.5
2003 1099 n/a n/a 19.5
2004 1092 101.0 10.8 17.8
2005 1116 100.0 11.2 14.9
2006 1070 103.0 10.4 11.7
2007 1148 57.0 20.1 14.9
2008 1117 84.0 13.3 18.4
2009 1094 87.0 10.2 18.1
2010 1081 89.0 12.1 21.6
2011 1042 86.0 12.1 23.4
2012 1016 86.0 11.8 22.4
2013 1039 73.1 14.2 25.3
2014 980 71.6 13.6 24.9
2015 988 65.0 15.2 20.1
2016 944 74.0 12.7 20
2017 964 72.4 13.3 19.4
2018 933 69.0 13.5 18.2
2019 933 69.6 13.4 21.1
2020 952 71.4 13.3 19.4
2021 884 68.0 13.0 18.9
2022 906 70.0 12.9 17.4
2023 845 70.0 12.0 22.8

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 Chariho Regional Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1026 71.2 14.4 8.7
1992 1066 77.0 13.8 12.1
1993 1085 77.4 14.0 11.9
1994 1089 76.0 14.3 12.9
1995 1162 80.0 14.5 11.8
1996 1162 80.0 14.5 11.8
1997 1176 70.8 16.6 13.3
1998 1193 85.2 14.0 11.6
1999 1206 89.4 13.5 15.6
2000 1136 88.9 12.8 13.7
2001 1127 83.1 13.6 15.7
2002 1099 n/a n/a 19.5
2003 1099 n/a n/a 19.5
2004 1092 101.0 10.8 17.8
2005 1116 100.0 11.2 14.9
2006 1070 103.0 10.4 11.7
2007 1148 57.0 20.1 14.9
2008 1117 84.0 13.3 18.4
2009 1094 87.0 10.2 18.1
2010 1081 89.0 12.1 21.6
2011 1042 86.0 12.1 23.4
2012 1016 86.0 11.8 22.4
2013 1039 73.1 14.2 25.3
2014 980 71.6 13.6 24.9
2015 988 65.0 15.2 20.1
2016 944 74.0 12.7 20
2017 964 72.4 13.3 19.4
2018 933 69.0 13.5 18.2
2019 933 69.6 13.4 21.1
2020 952 71.4 13.3 19.4
2021 884 68.0 13.0 18.9
2022 906 70.0 12.9 17.4
2023 845 70.0 12.0 22.8

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 Chariho Regional Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $659 (4.6%) $13,800 (95.4%) $14,459
2019 $756 (5.0%) $14,311 (95.0%) $15,067
2020 $862 (6.1%) $13,241 (93.9%) $14,103
2021 $752 (5.1%) $13,969 (94.9%) $14,721

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chariho Regional Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 14th of 61 Middle schoolsRanks 20th of 64 Middle schools
 8.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chariho Regional Middle School)57.842.3
 15.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Chariho)57.342.1
 15.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)39.135.1
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chariho Regional Middle School)42.636.3
 6.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chariho)42.535.7
 6.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)30.130
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chariho Regional Middle School)50.937.1
 13.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Chariho)5036.1
 13.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)39.131.9
 7.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Chariho Regional Middle School)38.545.5
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Chariho)37.844.3
 6.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)2828.7
 0.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Chariho Regional Middle School)48.940.6
 8.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Chariho)47.339.7
 7.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)31.529
 2.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Chariho Regional Middle School)42.741.1
 1.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Chariho)41.439.9
 1.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)27.625.7
 1.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Chariho Regional Middle School)60.838.5
 22.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Chariho)59.738
 21.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)36.332.2
 4.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Chariho Regional Middle School)35.633.8
 1.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Chariho)3533
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)24.523
 1.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Chariho Regional Middle School)54.639.5
 15.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Chariho)58.146.1
 12%
All Grades Mathematics (Chariho Regional Middle School)4039.3
 0.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Chariho)46.846.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students933845
 9.4%
African American56
 20%
American Indian1016
 60%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic3422
 35.3%
Pacific Islander11
White851762
 10.5%
Two or More Races2937
 27.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.1%22.8%
 1.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Chariho Regional Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 845 students attended Chariho Regional Middle School.

Students at Chariho Regional Middle School are 90% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

Students who attend Chariho Regional Middle School usually go on to attend Chariho High School

Chariho Regional Middle School ranks 13th of 64 Rhode Island middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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