Curtis Corner Middle School (Closed 2023)

301 Curtis Corner Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 412 students in grades 7-8, Curtis Corner Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 28% (which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 37% (which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Curtis Corner Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
412 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (RI)
#125 out of 289 schools
(Top 50%)
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28%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Curtis Corner Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Curtis Corner Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Curtis Corner Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
6%
30%
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Black
2%
9%
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White
82%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Rhode Island.
0.32
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Curtis Corner Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Curtis Corner Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Curtis Corner Middle School's ranking?
Curtis Corner Middle School is ranked #125 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Curtis Corner Middle School?
412 students attend Curtis Corner Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Curtis Corner Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Curtis Corner Middle School?
Curtis Corner Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Curtis Corner Middle School offer ?
Curtis Corner Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Curtis Corner Middle School part of?
Curtis Corner Middle School is part of South Kingstown School District.
In what neighborhood is Curtis Corner Middle School located?
Curtis Corner Middle School is located in the Kingston neighborhood of Wakefield, RI.

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