PONAGANSET MIDDLE SCHOOL
Ponaganset Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Foster-Glocester school district, located in North Scituate, RI with about 509 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 41 teachers, Ponaganset Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Ponaganset Middle School, located in North Scituate, Rhode Island, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Foster-Glocester Regional School District. The school is known for its commitment to a student-centered learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere, the institution aims to prepare students for the transition to high school by encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and the application of technology in the classroom.
Beyond the standard curriculum, Ponaganset Middle School places a significant focus on community engagement and the "Chieftain" school spirit. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs designed to help students explore their interests and build character. Situated in a rural setting, the school leverages its environment to provide a supportive, small-town community feel, ensuring that students receive personalized attention while developing the skills necessary to become responsible, lifelong learners.
For more information, contact Ponaganset Middle School at (401) 710-7500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 710-7500
PONAGANSET MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in North Scituate, RI with about 509 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Rhode Island
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Foster-Glocester
- Total Students:
- 509
- Teachers:
- 41.4
- 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 school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 509 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PONAGANSET MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 94.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
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.