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#215 of 302 schools in RI

Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova

Middle School · Woonsocket · Woonsocket, RI

A middle school in Woonsocket, RI where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

240 Florence Dr., Woonsocket, RI 02895

  • Math 7% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2022)
  • 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-0.17 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2022
TrendStable
Academics2.1Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency9% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
District spending per student$20,344
Chronic Absenteeism65.1%

Students at Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

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 Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 9% across the 6-year record (2017–2022).

Show all 6 years by subject
2017
Math
7%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
6%
ELA
13%
2019
Math
6%
ELA
13%
2020*
Math
4%
ELA
11%
2021*
Math
4%
ELA
11%
2022
Math
7%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 11% (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

45.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova 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 71Very Walkable
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • 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 at HamletEnrollment path unverified5.66–80.2 mi573Compare →
Founders AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.46–80.5 mi159Compare →
Action Based Enterprises SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–80.6 mi16Compare →
Hillside Alternative ProgramPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–120.6 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
#3 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 @ Villa Nova is listed in Woonsocket; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova

Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova is a public middle school in Woonsocket, RI, part of Woonsocket, serving approximately 550 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #215 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova

What grades does Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova serve?

Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova?

Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova has an enrollment of approximately 550 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova?

The student-teacher ratio at Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova rank in RI?

Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova ranks #215 of 302 schools in RI.

What is Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova's MySchoolScout rating?

Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 @ Villa Nova?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).

Is Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova a charter school?

No, Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova a Title I school?

No, Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova?

45.3% of students at Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova 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
550
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Providence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
65.1%
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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