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Wickford Middle School

250 Tower Hill Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852 · (401) 268-6470 · Washington County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL339 STUDENTS
Enrollment
339
Middle
DISTRICT 408 · STATE 523
Student : Teacher
11.7:1
29 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.7:1 · STATE 12.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
25%
84 students
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 54%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
108
Grade 7
103
Grade 8
128
Student demographics
White
28383%
DISTRICT 80% · STATE 50%
Hispanic
288%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 31%
Black
93%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 9%
Asian
51%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 3%
Two+
144%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
16549%
Female
17451%

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Test scores

RICAS + NGSA 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts
55.6%
RI avg 34.2%
Math
49.7%
RI avg 32.8%
Source: RICAS + NGSA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
339
-50 (-13%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.7:1
was 12.8:1
% White
83%
was 92%
% Hispanic
8%
was 3%
% Black
3%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Wickford Middle School

Wickford Middle School is a cozy intermediate school in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, operated by North Kingstown. The school serves 339 students in grades 6 through 8. That puts it 35% below the typical public school in Rhode Island, which averages around 523 students.

Wickford Middle School is one of 8 schools operated by North Kingstown, a district that teaches 3,748 students overall.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Wickford Middle School reports that nearly all students (83%) are White; the rest comes out to 8% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 3% Black.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school reports having 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 11.7:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.7:1, putting Wickford Middle School tighter than the state norm the norm. About 25% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

In the surrounding community, community-level numbers for Washington County indicate median household earnings sit near $106,638, 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 4%. In all, Washington County runs 38 public schools (combined enrollment of about 13,313 students), of which Wickford Middle School is one.

The closest other public school is North Kingstown Sr. High, roughly 1.0 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Wickford Middle School.

Wickford Middle School operates from a residential location.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Wickford Middle School has edged down 13%, going from 389 students in 2018 to 339 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share ticked down from 92% to 83%. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 12.8:1 in 2018 to 11.7:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for Wickford Middle School typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Washington County at a glance

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Population
130,344
Census ACS
Median income
$106,638
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
52%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
38
13,313 students

Quick facts

School name
Wickford Middle School
District
North Kingstown
Address
250 Tower Hill Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852
Phone
(401) 268-6470
County
Washington County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
339
Teachers (FTE)
29
Student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
84 (25%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
440075000172
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Wickford Middle School
How many students attend Wickford Middle School?
Wickford Middle School enrolls approximately 339 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does Wickford Middle School serve?
Wickford Middle School serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wickford Middle School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Wickford Middle School is approximately 11.7:1 (29 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Wickford Middle School?
Wickford Middle School reports a student body of 83% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Wickford Middle School public or private?
Wickford Middle School is a public K-12 school, overseen by North Kingstown.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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