Very Good
#79 of 302 schools in RI
Top 26% in state
North Smithfield MS
Middle School · North Smithfield · North Smithfield, RI
A middle school in North Smithfield, RI where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1850 Providence Pike, North Smithfield, RI 02896
- Math 49% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Smithfield MS score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 51% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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
20.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Smithfield MS 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,204/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Smithfield), 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
$109,436
Median home value
$423,500
Median rent
$1,282/mo
College educated
34.5%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02896; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Action Based Enterprises SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 3.8 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Hillside Alternative ProgramPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 3.8 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Founders AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Woonsocket Middle @ Villa NovaEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 4.2 mi | 550 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
North Smithfield
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,255NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Smithfield MS is listed in North Smithfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Smithfield MS
North Smithfield MS is a public middle school in North Smithfield, RI, part of North Smithfield, serving approximately 492 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #79 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Smithfield MS
What grades does North Smithfield MS serve?
North Smithfield MS serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend North Smithfield MS?
North Smithfield MS has an enrollment of approximately 492 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Smithfield MS?
The student-teacher ratio at North Smithfield MS is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Smithfield MS rank in RI?
North Smithfield MS ranks #79 of 302 schools in RI.
What is North Smithfield MS's MySchoolScout rating?
North Smithfield MS 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 North Smithfield MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Smithfield MS has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North Smithfield MS a charter school?
No, North Smithfield MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Smithfield MS a Title I school?
No, North Smithfield MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Smithfield MS?
20.3% of students at North Smithfield MS 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 492
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (401) 597-6100
- Area population (ZIP 02896)
- 11,683
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 02896; 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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