Ponaganset Middle School vs Steere Farm Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ponaganset Middle School
North Scituate · Public middle · Grades 6–8
396 students
Steere Farm Elementary School
Pascoag · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
268 students
| Measure | Ponaganset Middle School North Scituate, Rhode Island | Steere Farm Elementary School Pascoag, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #16 of 58 | #98 of 172 |
| National rank | #5890 of 15,369 | #30666 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 396 | 268 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 21% |
| city | North Scituate | Pascoag |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ponaganset Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.1 vs 42.0).
- •Ponaganset Middle School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 21%).
- •Ponaganset Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 41%).
- •Ponaganset Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 35.4%).
- •Ponaganset Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.4).
- •Ponaganset Middle School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 268.
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 Ponaganset Middle School better than Steere Farm Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ponaganset Middle School ranks higher (58.1 vs 42.0 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 Ponaganset Middle School and Steere Farm Elementary School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between North Scituate and Pascoag in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ponaganset Middle School: 396. Steere Farm Elementary School: 268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ponaganset Middle School and Steere Farm Elementary School rank in Rhode Island?
Ponaganset Middle School is 16th of 58 and Steere Farm Elementary School is 98th of 172 among middle schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).