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Public middle school · South Kingstown · Wakefield, Rhode Island

Broad Rock Middle School

Broad Rock Middle School rates 9.1, right at the middle of South Kingstown's middle schools, whose rated median is 9.1.

Middle schools, 1 to 10This campus against public middle schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
9.1this school

9.1 on a one-to-ten scale; the South Kingstown median is 9.1.

#10 of 303 schools in Rhode Island · South Kingstown: 1 middle schools rated, median 9.1

The brief

A South Kingstown middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 10 of 303 schools in Rhode Island and 1 of 5 in South Kingstown.

Broad Rock Middle School is listed in South Kingstown, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math53%24 points above the Rhode Island average of 29%2025 RICAS
Reading56%22 points above the Rhode Island average of 34%2025 RICAS
Proficiency has improved 6 points since 2024, reaching 55% in 2025, across a 2-year record (2024–2025).2025 RICAS; 44 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.3
40% of the rating
Academics
8.5
35% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.8
25% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 RICAS · Medium confidence
  • 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 RICAS · Medium confidence
  • 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 02879; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Broad Rock Middle School and the 20 nearest middle schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$115,848
Median home value
$515,800
Median rent
$1,281/mo
College educated
59.1%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
5.8%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02879; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
4
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
30
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
18.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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    9.1
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Broad Rock Middle School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Broad Rock Middle School serve?

Broad Rock Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Broad Rock Middle School?

Broad Rock Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 546 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Broad Rock Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Broad Rock Middle School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Broad Rock Middle School rank in RI?

Broad Rock Middle School ranks #10 of 303 schools in RI.

What is Broad Rock Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Broad Rock Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Broad Rock Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Broad Rock Middle School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Broad Rock Middle School a charter school?

No, Broad Rock Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Broad Rock Middle School a Title I school?

No, Broad Rock Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Broad Rock Middle School?

18.1% of students at Broad Rock 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 facts

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
546
Student-teacher ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Washington County
Rank in district
#1 of 5
Schools in district
5
District spending per student
$24,121
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.3%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 02879)
22,628
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
47.4

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Rhode Island Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.