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#157 of 302 schools in RI
Nicholas A. Ferri Middle
Middle School · Johnston · Johnston, RI
A Johnston middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10 Memorial Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919
- Math 19% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nicholas A. Ferri Middle score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (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 22 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nicholas A. Ferri Middle 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,104/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Johnston), 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
$87,811
Median home value
$326,100
Median rent
$1,259/mo
College educated
29.1%
Homeownership
72.4%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02919; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Edward Ricci SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| Excel Academy Rhode IslandCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | 5–6 | 2.0 mi | 199 | Compare → |
| Governor Christopher DelsestoEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 647 | Compare → |
| George N Hunt Campus SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 2.3 mi | 24 | Compare → |
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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Johnston
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $20,836NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nicholas A. Ferri Middle is listed in Johnston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nicholas A. Ferri Middle
Nicholas A. Ferri Middle is a public middle school in Johnston, RI, part of Johnston, serving approximately 738 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #157 of 302 schools in RI.
State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nicholas A. Ferri Middle
What grades does Nicholas A. Ferri Middle serve?
Nicholas A. Ferri Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Nicholas A. Ferri Middle?
Nicholas A. Ferri Middle has an enrollment of approximately 738 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nicholas A. Ferri Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Nicholas A. Ferri Middle 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 Nicholas A. Ferri Middle rank in RI?
Nicholas A. Ferri Middle ranks #157 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Nicholas A. Ferri Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Nicholas A. Ferri Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Nicholas A. Ferri Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nicholas A. Ferri Middle has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Nicholas A. Ferri Middle a charter school?
No, Nicholas A. Ferri Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nicholas A. Ferri Middle a Title I school?
No, Nicholas A. Ferri Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nicholas A. Ferri Middle?
48.4% of students at Nicholas A. Ferri Middle 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
- 738
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.0%
- Phone
- (401) 233-1930
- Area population (ZIP 02919)
- 29,473
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 02919; 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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