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Westerly Middle School

10 Sandy Hill Road
Westerly, RI 02891
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 697 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 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 697 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 50% in RI
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Westerly Middle School's student population of 697 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
697 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (RI)
#124 out of 289 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Westerly Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westerly 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.
40%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westerly 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.
44%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Westerly 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
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Westerly Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Westerly Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Westerly Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Westerly Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
78%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Westerly Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Westerly Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Westerly Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Rhode Island.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Westerly 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
32%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westerly Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westerly Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westerly Middle School's ranking?
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?
697 students attend Westerly Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Westerly Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% 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?
Westerly Middle School is part of Westerly School District.
In what neighborhood is Westerly Middle School located?
Westerly Middle School is located in the Misquamicut neighborhood of Westerly, RI. There are 1 other public schools located in Misquamicut.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 697 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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