Aquidneck School vs Frank E. Thompson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aquidneck School
Middletown · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
302 students
Frank E. Thompson Middle
Newport · Public middle · Grades 5–8
499 students
| Measure | Aquidneck School Middletown, Rhode Island | Frank E. Thompson Middle Newport, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #49 of 172 | #39 of 58 |
| National rank | #15765 of 50,301 | #12369 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 302 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 302 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.1% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 20% |
| city | Middletown | Newport |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aquidneck School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 27.6).
- •Aquidneck School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 20%).
- •Aquidneck School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •Aquidneck School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 77.8%).
- •Frank E. Thompson Middle does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.6).
- •Frank E. Thompson Middle is the larger school with 499 students compared with 302.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aquidneck School better than Frank E. Thompson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Aquidneck School ranks higher (63.5 vs 27.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aquidneck School and Frank E. Thompson Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Middletown and Newport in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aquidneck School: 302. Frank E. Thompson Middle: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aquidneck School and Frank E. Thompson Middle rank in Rhode Island?
Aquidneck School is 49th of 172 and Frank E. Thompson Middle is 39th of 58 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).