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Scituate Middle School

94 Trimtown Road, North Scituate, RI 02857Scituate →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
265
Students
Total enrolled
$24,347
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 70% vs nat'l
12.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 19% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 265 students in grades 06–08 in North Scituate, Rhode Island.
70% above average funding
District spends $24,347 per pupil, 70% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Scituate Middle School is a mid-sized middle in North Scituate, Rhode Island, serving grades 06–08 with 265 students. The district invests $24,347 per student — 70% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 15% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Scituate Middle School

265
Total Students
12.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
15%
Free Lunch
21
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution132 male · 133 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility15%
National avg 52% · 39 students
Student Composition
92%
White92%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black1%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 440096000036

Academic Outcomes at Scituate Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 63th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 02857

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,347Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$24,347
State avg
$24,324
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$10,713
Student Support$4,626
Administration$2,922
Operations$3,652
Other$2,435
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $24,347 spent per student, an estimated $10,786 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
16%
76%
State government
15.5%
Local (property tax)
75.9%
Federal programs
8.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $24,347/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 15% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
North Scituate SchoolHope SchoolClayville School
↓
High School
Scituate High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyProvidence County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictScituate →
Phone: (401)647-4123
NCES ID: 440096000036
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in North Scituate seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Scituate
High
Scituate High School
374 students · 09–12
● 46 opp8% FRL
Elem
North Scituate School
226 students · KG–05
● 46 opp13% FRL
Elem
Hope School
186 students · KG–05
● 44 opp13% FRL
Elem
Clayville School
142 students · PK–05
● 46 opp12% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
94 Trimtown Road, North Scituate, RI 02857
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.