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Wickford Middle School

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Wickford Middle School ranks 12 th of 66 Rhode Island middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

12^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 66 Rhode Island Middle Schools

Better than 82% of Rhode Island middle schools

Summary

Wickford Middle School is a public middle school in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, serving 359 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the highly-ranked North Kingstown School District, which is rated 11 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wickford Middle School has consistently been one of the top-performing middle schools in Rhode Island, ranking in the top 5 for several years. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school ranked 12th out of 66 Rhode Island middle schools and received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is particularly strong in English Language Arts, with 7th and 8th grade students scoring significantly higher than the state averages. While the school's overall performance is impressive, its Special Education students lag behind somewhat compared to other Rhode Island middle schools.

When compared to nearby schools, Wickford Middle School outperforms Davisville Middle School, which is also part of the North Kingstown district. However, it faces stiffer competition from other high-performing schools in the region, such as Archie R. Cole Middle School in East Greenwich and Jamestown School-Lawn in Jamestown. The school's relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and its higher per-student spending may contribute to its academic success.

339

Students ?

11.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,225

Per pupil spending ?

24.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

250 Tower Hill Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852

(401) 268-6470

District: North Kingstown

Students who attend Wickford Middle School usually attend:

High:

North Kingstown Senior High

Feeder schools for Wickford Middle School:

Elementary:	Fishing Cove Elementary School
	Hamilton School

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.5%

Hispanic:

8.3%

Two or more races:

4.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 93rd percentile in 2015 → 82nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 18% of Rhode Island middle schools

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 11 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school52%

District avg54%

12^th of 66

Rhode Island public middle schools ?

Top 18%▼ down 11 pts since 2015

From top 7% (2015) to top 18% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Middle Schools in the North Kingstown

11^th of 60North Kingstown 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

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	83.8	12 of 66	81.8%	★★★★☆
2024	90.6	5 of 64	92.2%	★★★★★
2023	90.7	5 of 64	92.2%	★★★★★
2022	94.2	3 of 60	95.0%	★★★★★
2021	94.8	2 of 62	96.8%	★★★★★
2019	95.2	3 of 61	95.1%	★★★★★
2018	95.8	2 of 53	96.2%	★★★★★
2017	92.1	3 of 57	94.7%	★★★★★
2016	89.5	5 of 59	91.5%	★★★★★
2015	90.0	4 of 59	93.2%	★★★★★
2014	89.3	2 of 49	95.9%	★★★★★
2013	84.9	5 of 48	89.6%	★★★★★
2012	88.6	3 of 48	93.8%	★★★★★
2011	84.8	4 of 49	91.8%	★★★★★
2010	85.8	5 of 54	90.7%	★★★★★
2009	82.1	9 of 53	83.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	77.0	14 of 66	78.8%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	80.9	6 of 59	89.8%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	54.2	21 of 62	66.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	82.6	10 of 64	84.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	27.3	29 of 36	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	80.4	8 of 52	84.6%	★★★★☆

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)

Hispanic (2025)90th percentile+8 vs school

White (2025)85th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2025)84th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2025)79th percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)66th percentile-16 vs school

Special Education (2025)19th percentile-62 vs school

By subject vs Rhode Island (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts56%

Science51%

Mathematics50%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NGSA Science (2025)	RICAS English Language Arts (2025)					RICAS Mathematics (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Wickford Middle School	Public	6-8	250 Tower Hill Road	North Kingstown	02852	Washington County	North Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 268-6470	339	29	11.6	24.8%	283 (83.5%)	9 (2.7%)	28 (8.3%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.1%)	83.8	12^th of 66 public middle schools	81.8%		90.6	5^th of 64 public middle schools	92.2%	7	50.8		44.0	60.0	62.3	55.6		37.4	53.7	57.6	49.7	$17,225	$870	$16,355
Davisville Middle School	Public	6-8	200 School Street	North Kingstown	02852	Washington County	North Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 541-6300	477	41	11.6	36.9%	366 (76.7%)	22 (4.6%)	51 (10.7%)	10 (2.1%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.6%)	80.9	13^th of 66 public middle schools	80.3%		82	10^th of 64 public middle schools	84.4%	3	49.7		62.1	48.3	44.1	52.2		53.9	36.9	46.9	46.4	$21,372	$1,636	$19,737
Archie R. Cole Middle School	Public	6-8	100 Cedar Avenue	East Greenwich	02818	Kent County	East Greenwich	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 398-1333	597	49	12.1	14.1%	455 (76.2%)	9 (1.5%)	41 (6.9%)	62 (10.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.7%)	94.4	5^th of 66 public middle schools	92.4%		94.9	3^rd of 64 public middle schools	95.3%	2	65.7		50.6	67.3	77.6	66.0		54.6	62.0	68.5	62.0	$15,670	$146	$15,524
Jamestown School-Lawn	Public	5-8	55 Lawn Avenue	Jamestown	02835	Newport County	Jamestown	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 423-7010	189	21	9.0	11.6%	176 (93.1%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.7%)	95.7	4^th of 66 public middle schools	93.9%		93.8	4^th of 64 public middle schools	93.8%		60.0	72.5	62.0	65.4	71.1	67.4	47.5	56.0	75.0	80.0	65.2	$23,945	$716	$23,229
Broad Rock Middle School	Public	6-8	351 Broad Rock Road	Wakefield	02879	Washington County	South Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 360-1800	554	47	11.7	28.7%	441 (79.6%)	13 (2.3%)	35 (6.3%)	16 (2.9%)	14 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.3%)	84.2	11^th of 66 public middle schools	83.3%		80.9	11^th of 64 public middle schools	82.8%		44.3		54.6	64.5	49.5	55.9		58.6	62.7	37.9	52.9	$21,792	$790	$21,002
Portsmouth Middle School	Public	5-8	125 Jepson Lane	Portsmouth	02871	Newport County	Portsmouth	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 849-3700	604	51	11.8	20.9%	494 (81.8%)	10 (1.7%)	44 (7.3%)	19 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	35 (5.8%)	88.1	7^th of 66 public middle schools	89.4%		85.5	9^th of 64 public middle schools	85.9%	2	59.2	52.2	50.0	57.7	61.7	55.5	55.9	49.3	51.3	48.0	51.0	$17,760	$668	$17,092
Frank E. Thompson Middle	Public	5-8	55 Broadway	Newport	02840	Newport County	Newport	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 847-1493	499	48	10.3	77.8%	141 (28.3%)	51 (10.2%)	223 (44.7%)	7 (1.4%)	11 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	65 (13.0%)	11.4	59^th of 66 public middle schools	10.6%		15.4	51^st of 64 public middle schools	20.3%	8	11.0	9.0	12.7	8.9	9.9	10.0	10.1	7.5	9.8	6.0	8.5	$25,012	$3,293	$21,719
Exeter-West Greenwich Reg. Junior	Public	7-8	930 Nooseneck Hill Road	West Greenwich	02817	Kent County	Exeter-West Greenwich	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 397-6897	256	20	12.8	18.8%	221 (86.3%)	2 (0.8%)	21 (8.2%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	85.9	9^th of 66 public middle schools	86.4%		73.5	16^th of 64 public middle schools	75.0%	7	56.2			62.7	60.8	61.8			39.6	47.9	43.5	$18,953	$1,532	$17,420
Narragansett Pier School	Public	5-8	235 South Pier Road	Narragansett	02882	Washington County	Narragansett	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 792-9430	263	20	13.1	30.0%	219 (83.3%)	2 (0.8%)	15 (5.7%)	5 (1.9%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.6%)	85.6	10^th of 66 public middle schools	84.8%		74.6	14^th of 64 public middle schools	78.1%	4	50.7	55.6	61.8	46.8	57.9	55.5	49.2	53.6	48.4	48.1	49.6	$27,998	$610	$27,389
Winman Middle School	Public	6-8	575 Centerville Road	Warwick	02886	Kent County	Warwick	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 734-3375	706	66	10.6	42.9%	516 (73.1%)	25 (3.5%)	97 (13.7%)	28 (4.0%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (5.0%)	49.8	28^th of 66 public middle schools	57.6%		45.3	30^th of 64 public middle schools	53.1%	2	26.9		29.5	32.3	33.9	32.0		38.4	42.8	21.4	34.0	$19,076	$769	$18,307

Frequently Asked Questions about Wickford Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Wickford Middle School?

Students at Wickford Middle School are 83% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Wickford Middle School attend?

Students who attend Wickford Middle School usually go on to attend North Kingstown Senior High

How many students attend Wickford Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 339 students attended Wickford Middle School.

Is Wickford Middle School a good school?

Wickford Middle School ranks 12^th of 66 Rhode Island middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Wickford Middle School in?

North Kingstown

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