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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Improved Public Middle Schools in Rhode Island (2026)

The most improved public middle schools in Rhode Island are Birchwood Middle School, Chariho Alternative Learning A and Dr.
Edward Ricci School. A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2021-26).
Improved Rank Range: 0 76 Avg. Improved Rank: 17

Most Improved Public Middle Schools in Rhode Island (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2021-26)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Birchwood Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +76
(from 191 to 115)
Grades: 6-8
10 Birchwood Drive
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 233-1120
Rank: #22.
Chariho Alternative Learning A
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +75
(from 278 to 203)
Grades: 1-12
455c Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 315-2880
Rank: #33.
Dr. Edward Ricci School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +55
(from 207 to 152)
Grades: 6-8
51 Intervale Avenue
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1170
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Exeter-west Greenwich Reg. Junior
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +43
(from 109 to 66)
Grades: 7-8
930 Nooseneck Hill Road
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-6897
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
R.i. School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +43
(from 282 to 239)
Grades: PK-12
One Corliss Park
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 222-3525
Rank: #66.
Ponaganset Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +41
(from 124 to 83)
Grades: 6-8
7 Rustic Hill Road
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 710-7500
Rank: #77.
North Cumberland Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +27
(from 43 to 16)
Grades: 6-8
400 Nate Whipple Highway
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-6306
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Davisville Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +19
(from 93 to 74)
Grades: 6-8
200 School Street
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 541-6300
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +19
(from 163 to 144)
Grades: 6-8
45 Highland Avenue
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 725-2092
Rank: #1010.
Wickford Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +17
(from 47 to 30)
Grades: 6-8
250 Tower Hill Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6470
Rank: #1111.
Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +14
(from 51 to 37)
Grades: PK-8
28 Commons
Little Compton, RI 02837
(401) 592-0363
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
North Smithfield Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +10
(from 61 to 51)
Grades: 5-8
1850 Providence Pike
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 597-6100
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +10
(from 179 to 169)
Grades: 6-8
10 Memorial Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-1930
Rank: #1414.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +9
(from 91 to 82)
Grades: 6-8
152 Jenckes Hill Road
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 721-3400
Rank: #1515.
Park View Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +8
(from 164 to 156)
Grades: 6-8
25 Park View Boulevard
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8090
Rank: #1616.
Lyman B. Goff Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +5
(from 212 to 207)
Grades: 6-8
974 Newport Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 729-6500
Rank: #1717.
Kickemuit Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +4
(from 98 to 94)
Grades: 6-8
525 Child Street
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 245-2010
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
The Compass School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +0
(from 53 to 53)
Grades: K-8
537 Old North Road
Kingston, RI 02881
(401) 788-8322
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Edward Martin Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +0
(from 190 to 190)
Grades: 6-8
111 Brown Street
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7819
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Jamestown School-lawn
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +-2
(from 18 to 20)
Grades: 5-8
55 Lawn Avenue
Jamestown, RI 02835
(401) 423-7010
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Tiverton Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +-2
(from 112 to 114)
Grades: 5-8
10 Quintal Drive
Tiverton, RI 02878
(401) 624-6668
Rank: #2222.
Barrington Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +-3
(from 4 to 7)
Grades: 6-8
261 Middle Highway
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3160
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Archie R. Cole Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +-6
(from 25 to 31)
Grades: 6-8
100 Cedar Avenue
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1333
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Westerly Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +-6
(from 130 to 136)
Grades: 5-8
10 Sandy Hill Road
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 315-1601
Rank: #2525.
Narragansett Pier School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +-7
(from 58 to 65)
Grades: 5-8
235 South Pier Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9430
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
The Learning Community
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +-8
(from 198 to 206)
Grades: K-8
21 Lincoln Avenue
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 722-9998
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Roger Williams Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +-8
(from 277 to 285)
Grades: 6-8
278 Thurbers Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9355
Rank: #2828.
Portsmouth Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +-14
(from 53 to 67)
Grades: 5-8
125 Jepson Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-3700
Rank: #2929.
Broad Rock Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +-16
(from 45 to 61)
Grades: 6-8
351 Broad Rock Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1800
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Chariho Regional Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +-22
(from 81 to 103)
Grades: 5-8
455b Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-0651
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Gaudet Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +-22
(from 113 to 135)
Grades: 6-8
1113 Aquidneck Avenue
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-6395
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Burrillville Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +-22
(from 175 to 197)
Grades: 6-8
2220 Broncos Highway
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1320
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Governor Christopher Delsesto
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +-22
(from 261 to 283)
Grades: 6-8
152 Springfield Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0557
Rank: #3434.
Esek Hopkins Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +-26
(from 261 to 287)
Grades: 6-8
480 Charles Street
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 456-9203
Rank: #3535.
Urban Collaborative Program
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +-30
(from 251 to 281)
Grades: 7-8
75 Carpenter Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 272-0881
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