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#1565 of 1,793 schools in MA

Narragansett Regional High

High School · Narragansett · Baldwinville, MA

A high school in Baldwinville, MA where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

464 Baldwinville Rd, Baldwinville, MA 01436

  • Math 31% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • Reading 35% vs MA 47% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-4.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.3% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.3% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-7.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-11.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation15.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$16,683
Chronic Absenteeism24.2%

Students at Narragansett Regional High score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency31%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency35%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
47%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 44 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 33% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
68%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
41%
2023
Math
40%
ELA
46%
2024
Math
30%
ELA
40%
2025
Math
31%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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 74 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Narragansett Regional High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →

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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
15.6% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gardner Academy for Learning and TechnologyEnrollment path unverified6.39–124.7 mi127Compare →
Gardner HighEnrollment path unverified5.98–124.8 mi809Compare →

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
#2 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 Regional High is listed in Narragansett; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Narragansett Regional High

Narragansett Regional High is a public high school in Baldwinville, MA, part of Narragansett, serving approximately 475 students in grades 8th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,565 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Narragansett Regional High

What grades does Narragansett Regional High serve?

Narragansett Regional High serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Narragansett Regional High?

Narragansett Regional High has an enrollment of approximately 475 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Narragansett Regional High?

The student-teacher ratio at Narragansett Regional High is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Narragansett Regional High rank in MA?

Narragansett Regional High ranks #1,565 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Narragansett Regional High's MySchoolScout rating?

Narragansett Regional High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Regional High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Narragansett Regional High has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Narragansett Regional High a charter school?

No, Narragansett Regional High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Narragansett Regional High a Title I school?

No, Narragansett Regional High is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
475
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Worcester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.2%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 01436)
3,720
Area median age
35.1
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.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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