Narragansett Middle

Summary:

Narragansett Middle is a public middle school located in Baldwinville, MA, serving grades 5-7 with a student population of 359. The school is part of the Narragansett District, which is ranked 269 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Narragansett Middle consistently ranks in the bottom half of Massachusetts middle schools, typically between 290-328 out of 500+ schools. The school's performance on MCAS Next Generation assessments is significantly below the state averages across all grades and subjects, with only 23.25% of students proficient or better in ELA in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 39.17%. Narragansett Middle has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.3 to 14.3 over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby schools. The school's per-student spending has fluctuated significantly, from $12,529 in 2018-2019 to $27,288 in 2019-2020, and then down to $15,210 in 2020-2021.

The nearby schools, such as Lunenburg Middle School, Overlook Middle School, and Central Tree Middle, consistently outperform Narragansett Middle on MCAS assessments and have higher overall rankings from SchoolDigger. For example, Lunenburg Middle School ranked 142 out of 493 Massachusetts middle schools in 2023-2024, with 42.3% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to Narragansett Middle's 23.25%.


Detail:

Public 5-7

 460 Baldwinville Rd
       Baldwinville, MA  01436


(978) 939-5928

District: Narragansett

SchoolDigger Rank:
305th of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,210 Help


Students who attend Narragansett Middle usually attend:

High:    Narragansett Regional High

Feeder schools for Narragansett Middle:

Elementary:    Templeton Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  366

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.9%
Hispanic:
8.5%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.2% Help


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Compare Details Narragansett Middle ranks worse than 61.9% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.68. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.9%), Hispanic (8.5%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Narragansett Middle is $15,210.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Narragansett Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Narragansett Middle 305th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Narragansett Middle in the ranking list.)

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Narragansett:

SchoolDigger ranks Narragansett 269th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Narragansett Middle

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Rank History for all students at Narragansett Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 31.09 253rd 339 25.4%
2004 29.08 270th 344 21.5%
2005 37.88 240th 356 32.6%
2006 43.92 249th 399 37.6%
2007 48.24 236th 399 40.9%
2008 45.74 238th 407 41.5%
2009 41.70 269th 409 34.2%
2010 50.82 240th 434 44.7%
2011 43.79 280th 449 37.6%
2012 40.67 287th 455 36.9%
2013 41.68 292nd 455 35.8%
2014 57.63 199th 455 56.3%
2015 50.81 216th 441 51.0%
2016 37.05 313th 482 35.1%
2017 55.02 215th 487 55.9%
2018 43.17 281st 484 41.9%
2019 44.53 285th 498 42.8%
2021 37.06 305th 501 39.1%
2022 32.61 328th 497 34.0%
2023 38.79 290th 501 42.1%
2024 34.68 305th 493 38.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Narragansett Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.86 164th 467 64.9%
2019 47.37 240th 484 50.4%
2021 34.63 322nd 489 34.2%
2022 32.24 355th 503 29.4%
2023 32.96 274th 444 38.3%
2024 34.45 255th 441 42.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Narragansett Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.79 169th 438 61.4%
2019 49.86 217th 452 52.0%
2021 36.96 294th 462 36.4%
2022 39.33 290th 489 40.7%
2023 37.63 301st 481 37.4%
2024 32.57 322nd 469 31.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Narragansett Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.78 230th 463 50.3%
2019 55.33 218th 478 54.4%
2021 35.76 307th 483 36.4%
2022 34.11 322nd 494 34.8%
2023 38.95 284th 489 41.9%
2024 42.94 256th 481 46.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Narragansett Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.51 203rd 417 51.3%
2019 35.46 257th 424 39.4%
2021 47.25 176th 431 59.2%
2022 39.39 227th 445 49.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Narragansett Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.72 315th 466 32.4%
2019 33.58 322nd 478 32.6%
2021 39.28 285th 485 41.2%
2022 31.78 331st 497 33.4%
2023 38.68 287th 489 41.3%
2024 27.48 337th 483 30.2%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Narragansett Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.04 291st 491 40.7%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Narragansett Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.52 241st 339 28.9%
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Rank History for White students at Narragansett Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.39 305th 395 22.8%
2019 26.74 311th 396 21.5%
2021 21.14 327th 401 18.5%
2022 18.12 350th 404 13.4%
2023 23.75 311th 403 22.8%
2024 20.96 314th 392 19.9%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Narragansett Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 511 9 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 532
2001 546 6 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 562
2002 518 3 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2003 518 3 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2004 504 6 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 517
2005 507 8 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 525
2006 532 10 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 550
2007 547 7 1 8 0 n/a n/a 14 577
2008 559 3 1 8 0 n/a n/a 7 578
2009 546 3 1 10 2 0 12 0 574
2010 496 3 1 17 7 2 12 0 538
2011 474 2 1 14 2 1 17 0 511
2012 495 1 2 9 4 1 16 0 528
2013 458 2 2 11 2 0 14 0 489
2014 436 4 1 8 2 0 12 0 463
2015 428 5 1 9 0 1 9 0 453
2016 375 5 1 18 0 1 7 0 407
2017 381 4 1 22 0 1 12 0 421
2018 409 4 0 30 0 1 13 0 457
2019 429 5 2 25 1 1 15 0 478
2020 332 4 2 20 1 1 13 0 373
2021 294 3 2 22 1 0 17 0 339
2022 305 4 3 24 0 0 14 0 350
2023 322 4 1 23 0 0 9 0 359
2024 318 2 4 31 0 0 11 0 366

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Narragansett Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 532 n/a 0.0 18.4
2001 562 n/a 0.0 18
2002 528 n/a n/a 22.9
2003 528 n/a n/a 22.9
2004 517 38.5 13.4 17.2
2005 525 37.5 14.0 18.7
2006 550 36.5 15.1 21.8
2007 577 33.0 17.5 17.4
2008 578 29.1 19.9 17.5
2009 574 38.0 15.1 20.2
2010 538 36.0 14.9 21.7
2011 511 35.1 14.5 26.2
2012 528 33.4 15.8 33
2013 489 30.3 16.1 34.6
2014 463 31.3 14.7 37.6
2015 453 34.0 13.3 36.2
2016 407 29.0 14.0 n/a
2017 421 26.2 16.0 n/a
2018 457 29.2 15.6 n/a
2019 478 33.5 14.2 n/a
2020 373 26.2 14.1 n/a
2021 339 27.4 12.3 n/a
2022 350 27.0 12.9 n/a
2023 359 25.0 14.3 n/a
2024 366 22.2 16.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Narragansett Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 532 n/a 0.0 18.4
2001 562 n/a 0.0 18
2002 528 n/a n/a 22.9
2003 528 n/a n/a 22.9
2004 517 38.5 13.4 17.2
2005 525 37.5 14.0 18.7
2006 550 36.5 15.1 21.8
2007 577 33.0 17.5 17.4
2008 578 29.1 19.9 17.5
2009 574 38.0 15.1 20.2
2010 538 36.0 14.9 21.7
2011 511 35.1 14.5 26.2
2012 528 33.4 15.8 33
2013 489 30.3 16.1 34.6
2014 463 31.3 14.7 37.6
2015 453 34.0 13.3 36.2
2016 407 29.0 14.0 n/a
2017 421 26.2 16.0 n/a
2018 457 29.2 15.6 n/a
2019 478 33.5 14.2 n/a
2020 373 26.2 14.1 n/a
2021 339 27.4 12.3 n/a
2022 350 27.0 12.9 n/a
2023 359 25.0 14.3 n/a
2024 366 22.2 16.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Narragansett Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $130 (1.0%) $12,400 (99.0%) $12,529
2020 $2,349 (8.6%) $24,939 (91.4%) $27,288
2021 $464 (3.1%) $14,746 (96.9%) $15,210

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Narragansett Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 285th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 290th of 501 Middle schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Narragansett Middle)4421.7
 22.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Narragansett)4421
 23%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Narragansett Middle)4342.5
 0.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Narragansett)4341
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Narragansett Middle)4131.6
 9.4%
   5th Grade Science (Narragansett)4030.5
 9.5%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Narragansett Middle)4120.2
 20.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Narragansett)4119.7
 21.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Narragansett Middle)5636
 20%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Narragansett)5635
 21%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Narragansett Middle)4034.2
 5.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Narragansett)4033.9
 6.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Narragansett Middle)4635.3
 10.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Narragansett)4434.2
 9.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Narragansett Middle)4325.5
 17.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Narragansett)4229.6
 12.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Narragansett Middle)4637.9
 8.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Narragansett)4232.6
 9.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Narragansett Middle)4131.6
 9.4%
   All Grades Science (Narragansett)4035.6
 4.4%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students478359
 24.9%
African American54
 20%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic2523
 8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White429322
 24.9%
Two or More Races159
 40%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Narragansett Middle

Students who attend Narragansett Middle usually go on to attend Narragansett Regional High

Students at Narragansett Middle are 87% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 366 students attended Narragansett Middle.

Narragansett Middle ranks 305th of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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