Barrington Middle School

789 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

789

Total Students

59.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barrington Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	621
Hispanic	52
Black	12
Asian	53
Two or More	51

White
621 (78.7 %)
Asian
53 (6.7 %)
Hispanic
52 (6.6 %)
Two or More
51 (6.5 %)
Black
12 (1.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Barrington
Phone:	(401)247-3160
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	789
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 258

Grade 7 265

Grade 8 266