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#192 of 302 schools in RI

Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet

Middle School · Woonsocket · Woonsocket, RI

A middle school in Woonsocket, RI where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

60 Florence Dr., Woonsocket, RI 02895

  • Math 7% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 13% proficient (2022)
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change+0.26 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2022
TrendStable
Academics2.9Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency13% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$20,344
Chronic Absenteeism66.8%

Students at Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.

Math Proficiency7%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency13%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 10% across the 6-year record (2017–2022).

Show all 6 years by subject
2017
Math
7%
ELA
9%
2018
Math
9%
ELA
13%
2019
Math
9%
ELA
13%
2020*
Math
6%
ELA
16%
2021*
Math
6%
ELA
16%
2022
Math
7%
ELA
13%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 13% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 12 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet 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 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,928/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Woonsocket), 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

$58,579

Median home value

$267,900

Median rent

$1,116/mo

College educated

18.6%

Homeownership

38.2%

Poverty rate

19.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02895; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Woonsocket Middle @ Villa NovaEnrollment path unverified5.36–80.2 mi550Compare →
Founders AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.46–80.6 mi159Compare →
Action Based Enterprises SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–80.7 mi16Compare →
Hillside Alternative ProgramPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–120.7 mi28Compare →

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.

Woonsocket

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#2 of 9
District spending per student
$20,344NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet is listed in Woonsocket; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet

Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet is a public middle school in Woonsocket, RI, part of Woonsocket, serving approximately 573 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #192 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet

What grades does Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet serve?

Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet?

Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet has an enrollment of approximately 573 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet?

The student-teacher ratio at Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet rank in RI?

Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet ranks #192 of 302 schools in RI.

What is Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet's MySchoolScout rating?

Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).

Is Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet a charter school?

No, Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet a Title I school?

No, Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet?

54.3% of students at Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet 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
573
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Providence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
66.8%
Area population (ZIP 02895)
43,081
Area average commute
28.6 min
Area median age
35.7
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 02895; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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