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Public elementary school · Barrington · Barrington, Rhode Island

Hampden Meadows School

Hampden Meadows School rates 7.2, among the strongest elementary schools in Barrington, where the rated median is 5.9.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.2this school

7.2 on a one-to-ten scale; the Barrington median is 5.9.

#102 of 303 schools in Rhode Island · Barrington: 4 elementary schools rated, median 5.9

The brief

A Barrington elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 102 of 303 schools in Rhode Island and 4 of 6 in Barrington.

Hampden Meadows School is listed in Barrington, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math58%25 points above the Rhode Island average of 33%2025 RICAS
Reading60%27 points above the Rhode Island average of 33%2025 RICAS
Proficiency has held near 59% across the 2-year record (2024–2025).2025 RICAS; 40 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
6.4
50% of the rating
Academics
8.6
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
6.9
20% 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 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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 02806; 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.
Hampden Meadows School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$150,542
Median home value
$591,700
Median rent
$1,794/mo
College educated
71.7%
Homeownership
89%
Poverty rate
4.5%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02806; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
22
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
28
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
483/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Barrington. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Barrington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
7.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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  4. Hampden Meadows Schoolthis school
    7.2
  5. 6.7Compare →
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Seven grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and three rate higher than Hampden Meadows 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 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 #102 of 303 schools in RI.

What is Hampden Meadows School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hampden Meadows School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 facts

Grades
4th – 5th
Enrollment
446
Student-teacher ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bristol County
Rank in district
#4 of 6
Schools in district
6
District spending per student
$18,258
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.4%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 02806)
17,113
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
42.8

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.