Birchwood Middle School vs Ponaganset Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Rhode Island, United States, 19 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchwood Middle School
North Providence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
390 students
Ponaganset Middle School
North Scituate · Public middle · Grades 6–8
396 students
| Measure | Birchwood Middle School North Providence, Rhode Island | Ponaganset Middle School North Scituate, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #27 of 58 | #16 of 58 |
| National rank | #8376 of 15,369 | #5890 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 390 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 25.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 29% |
| city | North Providence | North Scituate |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ponaganset Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.1 vs 46.6).
- •Ponaganset Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 50%).
- •Ponaganset Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 56.4%).
- •Ponaganset Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.6).
- •Ponaganset Middle School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 390.
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 Birchwood Middle School better than Ponaganset Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ponaganset Middle School ranks higher (58.1 vs 46.6 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 Birchwood Middle School and Ponaganset Middle School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between North Providence and North Scituate in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birchwood Middle School: 390. Ponaganset Middle School: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birchwood Middle School and Ponaganset Middle School rank in Rhode Island?
Birchwood Middle School is 27th of 58 and Ponaganset Middle School is 16th of 58 among middle schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).