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#205 of 302 schools in RI

Calcutt Middle School

Middle School · Central Falls · Central Falls, RI

A Central Falls middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

112 Washington Street, Central Falls, RI 02863

  • Math 1% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 5% proficient (2022)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency3% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)1% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment6.1Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$22,315
Chronic Absenteeism29.6%

Students at Calcutt Middle School score 3% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 1%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.

Math Proficiency1%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 37 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 3% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
27%
ELA
46%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
49%
2012
Math
26%
ELA
40%
2013
Math
26%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
4%
ELA
9%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
9%
2017
Math
4%
ELA
6%
2018
Math
4%
ELA
8%
2019
Math
4%
ELA
8%
2020*
Math
1%
ELA
6%
2021*
Math
1%
ELA
6%
2022
Math
1%
ELA
5%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

94%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Calcutt 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 84Very Walkable
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,342/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Central Falls), 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

$45,921

Median home value

$300,500

Median rent

$1,118/mo

College educated

11.5%

Homeownership

28.6%

Poverty rate

22.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02863; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Raices Upper Dual Language AcdEnrollment path unverified4.76–80.0 mi61Compare →
Blackstone Valley Prep JR HighCharter · enrollment unverified7.57–80.5 mi326Compare →
Samuel Slater Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.46–81.2 mi589Compare →
Blackstone Valley Prep Upper ECharter · enrollment unverified4.25–61.3 mi391Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Central Falls

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 7
District spending per student
$22,315NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Calcutt Middle School is listed in Central Falls; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Calcutt Middle School

Calcutt Middle School is a public middle school in Central Falls, RI, part of Central Falls, serving approximately 469 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #205 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Calcutt Middle School

What grades does Calcutt Middle School serve?

Calcutt Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Calcutt Middle School?

Calcutt Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Calcutt Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Calcutt Middle School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Calcutt Middle School rank in RI?

Calcutt Middle School ranks #205 of 302 schools in RI.

What is Calcutt Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Calcutt Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Calcutt Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Calcutt Middle School has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Calcutt Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Calcutt Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

94.0% of students at Calcutt 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
469
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Providence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.6%
Area population (ZIP 02863)
22,481
Area average commute
24.8 min
Area median age
31.9
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 02863; 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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