Very Good
#75 of 302 schools in RI
Top 25% in state
Hampden Meadows School
Elementary School · Barrington · Barrington, RI
A Barrington elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
297 New Meadow Road, Barrington, RI 02806
- Math 60% proficient (2022)
- Reading 58% proficient (2022)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hampden Meadows School score 59% 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 31 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 59% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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
7.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hampden Meadows 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat 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; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| St Luke's SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Waddington SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 540 | Compare → |
| George R MartinEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 3.1 mi | 446 | 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
- #6 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
Hampden Meadows School is listed in Barrington; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hampden Meadows School
Hampden Meadows School is a public elementary school in Barrington, RI, part of Barrington, serving approximately 446 students in grades 4th-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #75 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hampden Meadows School
What grades does Hampden Meadows School serve?
Hampden Meadows School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Hampden Meadows School?
Hampden Meadows School has an enrollment of approximately 446 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampden Meadows School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hampden Meadows School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hampden Meadows School rank in RI?
Hampden Meadows School ranks #75 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Hampden Meadows School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hampden Meadows School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Hampden Meadows School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hampden Meadows School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hampden Meadows School a charter school?
No, Hampden Meadows School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hampden Meadows School a Title I school?
No, Hampden Meadows School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hampden Meadows School?
7.8% of students at Hampden Meadows 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 446
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (401) 247-3166
- 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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