Serving 564 students in grades 6-8, Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet's student population of 564 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
564 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#267 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
32%
30%
Black
14%
9%
White
42%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet's ranking?
Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet is ranked #267 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet?
564 students attend Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet?
Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet offer ?
Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet part of?
Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet is part of Woonsocket School District.
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