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Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova

Middle School · Woonsocket

240 Florence Dr., Woonsocket, RI 02895

Enrollment

550

Student-Teacher

10.2:1

Score

5.3

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Rhode Island schools

#215 of 302

In Woonsocket

#5 of 12

public schools

In district

#3 of 9

Woonsocket

Academic growth

9.8 / 10

Excellent

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Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova

5.3/10

Middle School in Woonsocket · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet

5.6/10

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3.6/10

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About Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova

Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova is a public middle school in Woonsocket, RI, part of Woonsocket. Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova serves approximately 550 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #215 of 302 schools in RI.

Structured state assessment records for Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.3 · Average
  • District avg 5.4
  • RI avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

65% of students at Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

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, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$20,344
Chronic Absenteeism65.1%

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

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

45.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores RI EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 5.7% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 11.3% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 12 test records from RI state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

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%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.8/10.

How Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova Compares

See how Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.3/10
29th percentile in RI
Academic
2.1/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
9.8/10
Excellent
Environment
2.7/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
45%
Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
54 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
65.1%

Location

240 Florence Dr., Woonsocket, RI 02895

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School (rated 5.9/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Blackstone), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet (rated 5.6/10, 0.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Founders Academy (rated 5.4/10, 0.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Woonsocket, see our Woonsocket schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet Woonsocket 0.2 mi 5.6
RISE Prep Mayoral Academy Woonsocket 0.3 mi 3.6
Founders Academy Woonsocket 0.5 mi 5.4
BEACON Charter School Woonsocket 0.5 mi 5.8
MOUNT ST CHARLES ACADEMY Woonsocket 0.7 mi 4.0
Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus Woonsocket 0.7 mi 6.2
HILLSIDE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM Woonsocket 0.6 mi
ACTION BASED ENTERPRISES SCHOOL Woonsocket 0.6 mi
Bernon Heights School Woonsocket 0.9 mi 2.7
Harris School Woonsocket 0.7 mi 2.5
Woonsocket High School Woonsocket 0.9 mi 4.5
GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC SCHOOL Woonsocket 1.2 mi 5.1
GR WOONSOCKET CATHOLIC REGIONAL Woonsocket 1.2 mi 5.1
Kevin K. Coleman School Woonsocket 1.3 mi 4.3
Leo A. Savoie School Woonsocket 1.3 mi 4.6
Globe Park School Woonsocket 1.6 mi 2.9
Keough Memorial Academy Bellingham 2.0 mi
Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School Blackstone 1.8 mi 5.9
Joseph F DiPietro Elementary School Bellingham 2.1 mi 6.5
Blackstone Millville RHS Blackstone 2.5 mi 5.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02895 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$58,579

Median Home Value

$267,900

Median Rent

$1,116/mo

Population

43,081

College Educated

18.6%

Homeownership

38.2%

Avg Commute

28.6 min

Poverty Rate

19.7%

Median Age

35.7

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Calcutt Middle School Central Falls, RI 5.3
Lyman B. Goff Middle School Pawtucket, RI 5.2
Roger Williams Middle Providence, RI 5.2
Western Hills Middle School Cranston, RI 5.0
Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet Woonsocket, RI 5.6
Frank E. Thompson Middle Newport, RI 4.9

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
71 Very Walkable
Transit Score
32 Some Transit
Bike Score
50 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
550
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Free/Reduced Lunch
45.3%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Providence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
65.1%

District

Woonsocket
District Enrollment
5,574
Schools in District
10
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,344
District Rank
#3 of 9

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