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Broad Rock Middle School

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Broad Rock Middle School ranks 11 th of 66 Rhode Island middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

11^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 66 Rhode Island Middle Schools

Better than 83% of Rhode Island middle schools

Summary

Broad Rock Middle School is a public middle school located in Wakefield, Rhode Island, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 546 students. The school is part of the South Kingstown School District, which is ranked 12th out of 60 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Broad Rock Middle School consistently ranks among the top 11 middle schools in Rhode Island, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on RICAS (Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System) tests is impressive, with higher proficiency rates compared to the South Kingstown district and the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, Broad Rock Middle School's proficiency rates were 55.9% in ELA and 52.9% in Mathematics, outperforming the South Kingstown district's scores of 53.3% and 51.1%, respectively.

Broad Rock Middle School's performance is particularly strong in supporting the academic achievement of its diverse student population, including Hispanic, White, and Multi-racial students, as well as students with special education needs. The school's relatively low student-to-teacher ratio and increasing per-student spending indicate a focus on providing personalized attention and resources to support student learning and development. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Archie R. Cole Middle School and Exeter-West Greenwich Reg. Junior, Broad Rock Middle School stands out as a shining example of a high-performing public middle school that prioritizes academic excellence, equity, and inclusive practices.

554

Students ?

11.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,792

Per pupil spending ?

28.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

351 Broad Rock Road
Wakefield, RI 02879

(401) 360-1800

District: South Kingstown

Students who attend Broad Rock Middle School usually attend:

High:

South Kingstown High

Feeder schools for Broad Rock Middle School:

Elementary:	Matunuck School
	Peace Dale School
	West Kingston School

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.6%

Hispanic:

6.3%

Two or more races:

6.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 83rd percentile in 2024 → 83rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 17% 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 (2024-2025) ?

This school53%

District avg51%

11^th of 66

Rhode Island public middle schools ?

Top 17%▲ up 1 pts since 2024

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

12^th of 60South 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	84.2	11 of 66	83.3%	★★★★☆
2024	80.9	11 of 64	82.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	86.3	7 of 66	89.4%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	41.1	29 of 59	50.8%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	74.6	10 of 62	83.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	78.1	13 of 64	79.7%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	84.6	3 of 32	90.6%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	68.0	4 of 36	88.9%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	81.0	7 of 52	86.5%	★★★★☆

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)

Multi-racial (2025)91st percentile+7 vs school

Female (2025)89th percentile+6 vs school

Special Education (2025)89th percentile+6 vs school

White (2025)87th percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)84th percentile~ school

Male (2025)80th percentile-4 vs school

Hispanic (2025)51st percentile-32 vs school

By subject vs Rhode Island (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts56%

Mathematics53%

Science44%

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Schools Near Broad Rock Middle School

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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
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
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
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
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
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
Chariho Regional Middle School	Public	5-8	455B Switch Road	Wood River Junction	02894	Washington County	Chariho	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 364-0651	834	67	12.4	30.2%	746 (89.4%)	3 (0.4%)	24 (2.9%)	3 (0.4%)	15 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (5.0%)	78	15^th of 66 public middle schools	77.3%		74.6	13^th of 64 public middle schools	79.7%	2	56.7	44.6	41.5	47.5	48.1	45.4	42.7	49.7	34.3	42.9	42.4	$19,315	$1,457	$17,858
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
Gaudet Middle School	Public	6-8	1113 Aquidneck Avenue	Middletown	02842	Newport County	Middletown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 846-6395	431	39	11.0	39.9%	262 (60.8%)	25 (5.8%)	80 (18.6%)	18 (4.2%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (9.3%)	61.3	26^th of 66 public middle schools	60.6%		64.9	21^st of 64 public middle schools	67.2%	5	42.0		38.2	38.3	43.6	40.2		29.5	35.0	36.0	33.6	$18,697	$803	$17,893
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Broad Rock Middle School

Is Broad Rock Middle School a good school?

Broad Rock Middle School ranks 11^th of 66 Rhode Island middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Broad Rock Middle School?

Students at Broad Rock Middle School are 80% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% American Indian, 2% African American.

What high school do graduates of Broad Rock Middle School attend?

Students who attend Broad Rock Middle School usually go on to attend South Kingstown High

How many students attend Broad Rock Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 554 students attended Broad Rock Middle School.

What district is Broad Rock Middle School in?

South Kingstown

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