NORTH SMITHFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL
North Smithfield MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the North Smithfield school district, located in North Smithfield, RI with about 409 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 33 teachers, North Smithfield MS 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.
North Smithfield Middle School, located at 1850 Providence Pike in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, serves as a key educational institution for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the North Smithfield School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on academic excellence, personal growth, and social-emotional development. The curriculum is designed to bridge the transition from elementary education to high school, offering a blend of core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies—alongside various elective opportunities.
Beyond the classroom, North Smithfield Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and arts initiatives, which encourage students to explore their interests and build collaborative skills. By maintaining a focus on rigorous standards and inclusive values, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of secondary education while helping them develop into responsible and well-rounded members of their local community.
For more information, contact North Smithfield MS at (401) 597-6100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 597-6100
NORTH SMITHFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in North Smithfield, RI with about 409 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Rhode Island
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- North Smithfield
- Total Students:
- 409
- Teachers:
- 33.4
- 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
* 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 409 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH SMITHFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 84.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.7%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 43.3%
- Male
- 56.7%
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.