Excellent
#12 of 302 schools in RI
Top 4% in state
Barrington Middle School
Middle School · Barrington · Barrington, RI
A middle school in Barrington, RI where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
261 Middle Highway, Barrington, RI 02806
- Math 61% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barrington Middle School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 67% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (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
5.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Barrington Middle School 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated775/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Barrington), 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
$150,542
Median home value
$591,700
Median rent
$1,794/mo
College educated
71.7%
Homeownership
89%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02806; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Riverside Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 548 | Compare → |
| St Mary Academy-bay ViewPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 402 | Compare → |
| Kickemuit Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 3.9 mi | 649 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Barrington
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,258NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barrington Middle School is listed in Barrington; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barrington Middle School
Barrington Middle School is a public middle school in Barrington, RI, part of Barrington, serving approximately 762 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #12 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barrington Middle School
What grades does Barrington Middle School serve?
Barrington Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Barrington Middle School?
Barrington Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 762 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barrington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barrington Middle School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barrington Middle School rank in RI?
Barrington Middle School ranks #12 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Barrington Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Barrington Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Barrington Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barrington Middle School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Barrington Middle School a charter school?
No, Barrington Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barrington Middle School a Title I school?
No, Barrington Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barrington Middle School?
5.8% of students at Barrington Middle School 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
- 762
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.5%
- Phone
- (401) 247-3160
- Area population (ZIP 02806)
- 17,113
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 02806; 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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