Scituate Middle School

94 Trimtown Road
North Scituate, RI 02857
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 265 students in grades 6-8, Scituate 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 is 36% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 265 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50% in RI
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Scituate Middle School's student population of 265 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
265 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Scituate Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scituate Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (RI)
#101 out of 289 schools
(Top 50%)
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36%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Scituate 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.
43%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Scituate 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.
30-34%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Scituate 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
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
30%
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Black
1%
9%
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White
92%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Scituate Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scituate Middle School's ranking?
Scituate Middle School is ranked #101 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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Scituate Middle School?
265 students attend Scituate Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Scituate Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scituate Middle School?
Scituate Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Scituate Middle School offer ?
Scituate Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Scituate Middle School part of?
Scituate Middle School is part of Scituate School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 265 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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