Ponaganset Middle School

7 Rustic Hill Road
North Scituate, RI 02857

426 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

426

Total Students

37.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ponaganset Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	397
Hispanic	16
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
397 (93.2 %)
Hispanic
16 (3.8 %)
Two or More
6 (1.4 %)
Black
5 (1.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Foster-Glocester
Phone:	(401)710-7500
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 6 132

Grade 7 152

Grade 8 142