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Narragansett Middle
Middle School · Narragansett · Baldwinville, MA
A middle school in Baldwinville, MA where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
460 Baldwinville Rd, Baldwinville, MA 01436
- Math 25% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Narragansett Middle score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 101 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Narragansett Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,421
Median home value
$308,100
Median rent
$1,109/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01436; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 5–7 | 4.9 mi | 483 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Narragansett
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,683NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Narragansett Middle is listed in Narragansett; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Narragansett Middle
Narragansett Middle is a public middle school in Baldwinville, MA, part of Narragansett, serving approximately 366 students in grades 5th-7th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,701 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Narragansett Middle
What grades does Narragansett Middle serve?
Narragansett Middle serves students in grades 5th through 7th.
How many students attend Narragansett Middle?
Narragansett Middle has an enrollment of approximately 366 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Narragansett Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Narragansett Middle is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Narragansett Middle rank in MA?
Narragansett Middle ranks #1,701 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Narragansett Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Narragansett Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Narragansett Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Narragansett Middle has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Narragansett Middle a charter school?
No, Narragansett Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Narragansett Middle a Title I school?
No, Narragansett Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 7th
- Enrollment
- 366
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.0%
- Phone
- (978) 939-5928
- Area population (ZIP 01436)
- 3,720
- Area median age
- 35.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01436; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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