Very Good
#97 of 302 schools in RI
Top 32% in state
Archie R. Cole MS
Middle School · East Greenwich · East Greenwich, RI
An East Greenwich middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 Cedar Avenue, East Greenwich, RI 02818
- Math 56% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Archie R. Cole MS score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 58% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Archie R. Cole MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average635/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Greenwich), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$120,952
Median home value
$564,800
Median rent
$1,384/mo
College educated
63.4%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02818; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davisville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Rocky Hill Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 276 | Compare → |
| Eleanor Briggs SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 3.1 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Winman Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 715 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East Greenwich
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,695NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Archie R. Cole MS is listed in East Greenwich; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Archie R. Cole MS
Archie R. Cole MS is a public middle school in East Greenwich, RI, part of East Greenwich, serving approximately 612 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #97 of 302 schools in RI.
State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Archie R. Cole MS
What grades does Archie R. Cole MS serve?
Archie R. Cole MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Archie R. Cole MS?
Archie R. Cole MS has an enrollment of approximately 612 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Archie R. Cole MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Archie R. Cole MS is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Archie R. Cole MS rank in RI?
Archie R. Cole MS ranks #97 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Archie R. Cole MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Archie R. Cole MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Archie R. Cole MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Archie R. Cole MS has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Archie R. Cole MS a charter school?
No, Archie R. Cole MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Archie R. Cole MS a Title I school?
No, Archie R. Cole MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Archie R. Cole MS?
7.4% of students at Archie R. Cole MS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 612
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (401) 398-1333
- Area population (ZIP 02818)
- 19,869
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 02818; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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