Serving 631 students in grades 6-8, Joseph Jenks Middle School 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 8% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 631 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in RI
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Joseph Jenks Middle School 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 Joseph Jenks Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Joseph Jenks Middle School is ranked #251 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Joseph Jenks Middle School?
631 students attend Joseph Jenks Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Joseph Jenks Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph Jenks Middle School?
Joseph Jenks Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Joseph Jenks Middle School offer ?
Joseph Jenks Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Joseph Jenks Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 631 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
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