BARRINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Barrington Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Barrington school district, located in Barrington, RI with about 782 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 56 teachers, Barrington Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Barrington Middle School, located at 261 Middle Highway in Barrington, Rhode Island, serves as a cornerstone of the community’s highly regarded public school system. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school caters to students in grades 6 through 8. It prides itself on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment that bridges the transition from elementary education to the more rigorous demands of high school, emphasizing both intellectual growth and social-emotional learning.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Barrington Middle School offers a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and build leadership skills. The school is frequently recognized for its strong parent involvement and a dedicated faculty that utilizes modern instructional strategies to meet the needs of a wide range of learners. Overall, the school remains a focal point of the Barrington community, reflecting the town's broader reputation for prioritizing high-quality education and student achievement.

For more information, contact Barrington Middle School at (401) 247-3160 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

261 Middle Highway
Barrington, RI 02806
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BARRINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Barrington, RI with about 782 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Rhode Island

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Barrington
Total Students:
782
Teachers:
56.4
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 782 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BARRINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.

White
86.6%
Asian
5.4%
Hispanic/Latino
3.5%
Two or more races
3.2%
Black or African American
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.