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Vincent J. Gallagher Middle

Q: Is Vincent J. Gallagher Middle a good school?

Vincent J. Gallagher Middle ranks 15 th of 68 Rhode Island middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

15^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 68 Rhode Island Middle Schools

Better than 78% of Rhode Island middle schools

Summary

Vincent J. Gallagher Middle is a public school serving grades 6–8, with 502 students, in Smithfield, Rhode Island. SchoolDigger ranks it 15th of 68 Rhode Island middle schools for 2025–26, at the 78th percentile with four stars. Its clearest standout is science: 50% of students were proficient, the highest result among the nearby schools in the comparison.

Gallagher is above the state in all three subjects, but its results are not equally strong against its district. In 2025–26, proficiency was 47% in ELA, 44% in math and 50% in science, compared with 33%, 32% and 31% statewide. Against the Smithfield district, the school was nearly even in ELA (0.1 point higher), 3 points lower in math and 9 points higher in science. It ranked second among 10 nearby schools in ELA and math and first in science, just ahead of North Smithfield Middle School at 49%. The nearby all-grade comparisons include schools with different grade spans, so they are useful context rather than exact like-for-like comparisons.

Trends are mixed: from 2022–23 to 2025–26, ELA proficiency fell 5 points, math rose 3 points overall but dropped 4 points in the latest year, and science rose 17 points despite a 2-point dip from its prior-year high. SchoolDigger’s overall percentile has stayed between 72 and 81 across the reported years. Its measure of how well Gallagher serves special education students is a notable concern: the group ranked at the 12th percentile statewide (30th of 34; one star), down 44 percentile points from the prior year. In 2024–25, the school had 11.6 students per teacher, the second-lowest nearby ratio, and a 21% free/reduced-lunch rate, the lowest in the comparison; these are contextual observations, not explanations for test results.

502

Students ?

11.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

20.7%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

10 Indian Run Trail
Smithfield, RI 02917

(401) 949-2056

District: Smithfield

Students who attend Vincent J. Gallagher Middle usually attend:

High:

Smithfield High School

Feeder schools for Vincent J. Gallagher Middle:

Elementary:	Old County Road School
	Raymond LaPerche School

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.1%

Hispanic:

10.4%

Two or more races:

3.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 76th percentile in 2016 → 78th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Rhode Island average (46% vs 32% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Rhode Island middle schools

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school46%

District avg46%

Rhode Island avg32%

15^th of 68

Rhode Island public middle schools ?

Top 22%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

15^th of 61Smithfield 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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2026	78.6	15 of 68	77.9%	★★★★☆
2025	80.8	14 of 66	78.8%	★★★★☆
2024	80.0	12 of 64	81.3%	★★★★☆
2023	73.9	16 of 64	75.0%	★★★★☆
2022	70.5	17 of 60	71.7%	★★★★☆
2021	72.5	14 of 62	77.4%	★★★★☆
2019	76.6	12 of 61	80.3%	★★★★☆
2018	69.2	15 of 53	71.7%	★★★★☆
2017	69.3	16 of 57	71.9%	★★★★☆
2016	72.5	14 of 59	76.3%	★★★★☆
2015	66.5	15 of 59	74.6%	★★★★☆
2014	81.6	10 of 49	79.6%	★★★★☆
2013	80.6	10 of 48	79.2%	★★★★☆
2012	80.8	11 of 48	77.1%	★★★★☆
2011	81.5	9 of 49	81.6%	★★★★☆
2010	83.2	9 of 54	83.3%	★★★★☆
2009	80.0	11 of 53	79.2%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2026	81.2	11 of 67	83.6%	★★★★☆
2025	77.5	13 of 66	80.3%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2026	48.3	27 of 60	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	51.9	23 of 59	61.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2026	63.9	18 of 64	71.9%	★★★★☆
2025	73.3	12 of 62	80.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2026	71.2	16 of 67	76.1%	★★★★☆
2025	80.1	12 of 64	81.3%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2026	52.3	11 of 29	62.1%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2026	19.9	30 of 34	11.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	41.3	16 of 36	55.6%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2026	72.7	14 of 52	73.1%	★★★★☆
2025	74.4	15 of 52	71.2%	★★★★☆

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)

Female (2026)84th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2026)76th percentile~ school

White (2026)73rd percentile-5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)72nd percentile-6 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)62nd percentile-16 vs school

Hispanic (2026)55th percentile-23 vs school

Special Education (2026)12th percentile-66 vs school

By subject vs Rhode Island (2025-2026) ?

Science50%+19 vs state

English Language Arts47%+14 vs state

Mathematics44%+13 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				NGSA Science (2026)			RICAS English Language Arts (2026)					RICAS Mathematics (2026)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSA Science 5th Grade	NGSA Science 8th Grade	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
Vincent J. Gallagher Middle	Public	6-8	10 Indian Run Trail	Smithfield	02917	Providence County	Smithfield	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 949-2056	502	43	11.6	20.7%	417 (83.1%)	5 (1.0%)	52 (10.4%)	10 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.4%)	78.6	15^th of 68 public middle schools	77.9%		80.8	14^th of 66 public middle schools	78.8%	1		49.7	49.7		46.9	46.8	46.6	46.8		41.3	39.9	52.7	44.4	$18,345	$297	$18,048
Excel Academy Rhode Island	Public, Charter	5-8	622 Woonasquatucket Avenue	North Providence	02911	Providence County	Excel Academy Rhode Island	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(401) 680-6086	312	21	14.8	79.8%	10 (3.2%)	59 (18.9%)	229 (73.4%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	8 (2.6%)	58.3	27^th of 68 public middle schools	60.3%					(n/a)	29.0	33.3	31.9	35.0	35.8	35.0	39.0	36.4	29.0	42.1	20.2	43.4	34.3	$18,200	$1,147	$17,053
Lincoln Middle School	Public	6-8	152 Jenckes Hill Road	Lincoln	02865	Providence County	Lincoln	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 721-3400	773	48	16.1	38.3%	540 (69.9%)	56 (7.2%)	114 (14.7%)	26 (3.4%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.8%)	30 (3.9%)	67	21^st of 68 public middle schools	69.1%		68.5	17^th of 66 public middle schools	74.2%	4		34.7	34.7		38.1	45.6	38.0	40.6		36.4	39.0	45.4	40.1	$16,792	$375	$16,417
Nicholas A. Ferri Middle	Public	6-8	10 Memorial Avenue	Johnston	02919	Providence County	Johnston	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 233-1930	720	59	12.2	59.2%	365 (50.7%)	52 (7.2%)	250 (34.7%)	31 (4.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.8%)	37.4	37^th of 68 public middle schools	45.6%		40.4	33^rd of 66 public middle schools	50.0%	4		17.4	17.4		35.0	33.2	30.9	33.0		23.5	22.4	12.6	19.3	$16,681	$430	$16,251
Dr. Edward Ricci School	Public	6-8	51 Intervale Avenue	North Providence	02911	Providence County	North Providence	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 233-1170	378	31	12.1	60.1%	180 (47.6%)	52 (13.8%)	111 (29.4%)	6 (1.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.1%)	35.4	39^th of 68 public middle schools	42.6%		34.9	38^th of 66 public middle schools	42.4%	1		15.4	15.4		34.1	25.0	33.3	31.1		17.1	24.3	20.3	20.4	$17,356	$536	$16,820
North Smithfield Middle School	Public	5-8	1850 Providence Pike	North Smithfield	02896	Providence County	North Smithfield	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 597-6100	502	40	12.5	25.9%	404 (80.5%)	6 (1.2%)	57 (11.4%)	10 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.0%)	88.4	6^th of 68 public middle schools	91.2%		87.5	8^th of 66 public middle schools	87.9%	2	56.4	43.5	49.0	54.5	52.5	65.9	53.3	56.6	57.4	57.5	57.9	55.1	56.9	$16,415	$101	$16,314
Birchwood Middle School	Public	6-8	10 Birchwood Drive	North Providence	02904	Providence County	North Providence	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 233-1120	390	31	12.5	56.4%	184 (47.2%)	55 (14.1%)	106 (27.2%)	14 (3.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.4%)	41.2	36^th of 68 public middle schools	47.1%		43.6	30^th of 66 public middle schools	54.5%	6		24.8	24.8		30.1	34.5	34.4	33.2		18.6	21.4	26.4	22.2	$15,014	$184	$14,830
Scituate Middle School	Public	6-8	94 Trimtown Road	North Scituate	02857	Providence County	Scituate	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 647-4123	260	23	11.3	21.9%	242 (93.1%)	2 (0.8%)	10 (3.8%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	62.4	24^th of 68 public middle schools	64.7%		65.6	23^rd of 66 public middle schools	65.2%	1		33.8	33.8		35.8	45.7	40.7	40.5		31.9	42.0	32.1	35.2	$20,932	$108	$20,824
Governor Christopher DelSesto	Public	6-8	152 Springfield Street	Providence	02909	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 278-0557	818	48	17.0	87.8%	51 (6.2%)	91 (11.1%)	600 (73.3%)	30 (3.7%)	8 (1.0%)	3 (0.4%)	31 (3.8%)	11.1	63^rd of 68 public middle schools	7.4%		8.7	66^th of 66 public middle schools	0.0%	3		37.0	37.0		12.1	9.8	9.5	10.5		6.3	8.9	465.0	6.3	$16,080	$697	$15,383
AF Providence Mayoral Middle	Public, Charter	5-8	370 Hartford Avenue	Providence	02909	Providence County	Achievement First Rhode Island	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 347-1120	405	29	13.9	85.9%	16 (4.0%)	79 (19.5%)	294 (72.6%)	4 (1.0%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	65.5	23^rd of 68 public middle schools	66.2%		42.5	31^st of 66 public middle schools	53.0%	8	24.8	33.0	28.8	29.4	39.2	40.6	54.1	40.7	26.5	44.1	24.5	40.2	33.7	$15,817	$1,490	$14,327

Frequently Asked Questions about Vincent J. Gallagher Middle

Is Vincent J. Gallagher Middle a good school?

Vincent J. Gallagher Middle ranks 15^th of 68 Rhode Island middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Vincent J. Gallagher Middle in?

Smithfield

How many students attend Vincent J. Gallagher Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 502 students attended Vincent J. Gallagher Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Vincent J. Gallagher Middle?

Students at Vincent J. Gallagher Middle are 83% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Vincent J. Gallagher Middle attend?

Students who attend Vincent J. Gallagher Middle usually go on to attend Smithfield High School

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