Serving 424 students in grades 6-8, Ponaganset 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 35% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 424 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in RI
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Ponaganset 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 Ponaganset Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Ponaganset Middle School?
424 students attend Ponaganset Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Ponaganset Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ponaganset Middle School?
Ponaganset Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ponaganset Middle School offer ?
Ponaganset Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ponaganset Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 424 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
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