Serving 649 students in grades 5-8, Westerly 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 27% (which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 649 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in RI
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Westerly 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 Westerly Middle School is 0.38, 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.
Westerly Middle School is ranked #124 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Westerly Middle School?
649 students attend Westerly Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Westerly Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westerly Middle School?
Westerly Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Westerly Middle School offer ?
Westerly Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Westerly Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 649 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
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