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Best Science Proficiency Public Middle Schools in Rhode Island (2026)

Public middle schools in Rhode Island achieve an average science proficiency of 30% (2026).
The public middle schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public middle school with the highest science proficiency in Rhode Island is Barrington Middle School, with 65%.
Science Proficiency Range: 27% 65% Avg. Science Proficiency: 44%

Top Science Proficiency Public Middle Schools in Rhode Island (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Barrington Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 65%
Grades: 6-8
261 Middle Highway
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3160
Rank: #22.
North Cumberland Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: 6-8
400 Nate Whipple Highway
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-6306
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Archie R. Cole Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: 6-8
100 Cedar Avenue
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1333
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Jamestown School-lawn
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: 5-8
55 Lawn Avenue
Jamestown, RI 02835
(401) 423-7010
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Wickford Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: 6-8
250 Tower Hill Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6470
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
The Compass School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 50-59%
Grades: K-8
537 Old North Road
Kingston, RI 02881
(401) 788-8322
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 50-59%
Grades: PK-8
28 Commons
Little Compton, RI 02837
(401) 592-0363
Rank: #88.
Portsmouth Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 54%
Grades: 5-8
125 Jepson Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-3700
Rank: #99.
Chariho Regional Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 53%
Grades: 5-8
455b Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-0651
Rank: #1010.
Hope Highlands Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: 6-8
300 Hope Road
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 270-8148
Rank: #1111.
North Smithfield Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 52%
Grades: 5-8
1850 Providence Pike
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 597-6100
Rank: #1212.
Block Island School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 40-59%
Grades: K-12
Block Island School, High Stre
Block Island, RI 02807
(401) 466-5600
Rank: #1313.
Kickemuit Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 48%
Grades: 6-8
525 Child Street
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 245-2010
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Science Proficiency: 45-49%
Grades: 6-8
45 Highland Avenue
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 725-2092
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Ponaganset Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 45-49%
Grades: 6-8
7 Rustic Hill Road
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 710-7500
Rank: #1616.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 46%
Grades: 6-8
152 Jenckes Hill Road
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 721-3400
Rank: #1717.
Westerly Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 44%
Grades: 5-8
10 Sandy Hill Road
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 315-1601
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Broad Rock Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 40-44%
Grades: 6-8
351 Broad Rock Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1800
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Davisville Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 40-44%
Grades: 6-8
200 School Street
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 541-6300
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Gaudet Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 40-44%
Grades: 6-8
1113 Aquidneck Avenue
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-6395
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Narragansett Pier School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 40-44%
Grades: 5-8
235 South Pier Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9430
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Vincent J. Gallagher Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 40-44%
Grades: 6-8
10 Indian Run Trail
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 949-2056
Rank: #2323.
Alan Shawn Feinstein Middle School Of Cov
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Science Proficiency: 41%
Grades: 6-8
15 Foster Drive
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 822-9426
Rank: #2424.
Tiverton Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 39%
Grades: 5-8
10 Quintal Drive
Tiverton, RI 02878
(401) 624-6668
Rank: #2525.
Western Hills Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 36%
Grades: 6-8
400 Phenix Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8030
Rank: #2626.
Founders Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Science Proficiency: 30-39%
Grades: 6-8
1 Social Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Af Providence Mayoral Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Science Proficiency: 30-34%
Grades: 5-8
370 Hartford Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1120
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Birchwood Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 30-34%
Grades: 6-8
10 Birchwood Drive
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 233-1120
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Burrillville Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Science Proficiency: 30-34%
Grades: 6-8
2220 Broncos Highway
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1320
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Exeter-west Greenwich Reg. Junior
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 30-34%
Grades: 7-8
930 Nooseneck Hill Road
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-6897
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Scituate Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 30-34%
Grades: 6-8
94 Trimtown Road
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 647-4123
Rank: #3232.
Park View Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Science Proficiency: 29%
Grades: 6-8
25 Park View Boulevard
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8090
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Dr. Edward Ricci School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Science Proficiency: 25-29%
Grades: 6-8
51 Intervale Avenue
North Providence, RI 02911
(401) 233-1170
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Times2 Middle/high School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Science Proficiency: 25-29%
Grades: 6-12
50 Fillmore Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Rank: #3535.
Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Science Proficiency: 27%
Grades: 6-8
10 Memorial Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 233-1930
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What is the Rhode Island average public middle schools science proficiency?
The Rhode Island average public middle schools science proficiency is 30%% for 2026.
What are the public middle schools with the highest science proficiency in Rhode Island?
The best top-ranked public middle schools in Rhode Island include Barrington Middle School, North Cumberland Middle School and Archie R. Cole Middle School.

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