Serving 537 students in grades 6-8, Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet 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 6% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet's student population of 537 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
537 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet is 0.72, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#262 out of 287 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
33%
31%
Black
13%
9%
White
38%
50%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet's ranking?
Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet is ranked #262 out of 287 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% RI state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet?
537 students attend Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet?
Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet offer ?
Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet part of?
Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet is part of Woonsocket School District.
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