Nicholas A. Ferri Middle

(401)233-1930

720 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School, located at 10 Memorial Avenue in Johnston, Rhode Island, serves as a key educational hub for the local community’s middle-grade students. As part of the Johnston Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development typical of the middle school years. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school by providing a broad foundation in core subjects, supported by various extracurricular activities that encourage student engagement and personal growth.

In addition to its focus on academics, Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School places a high value on community and school spirit. The facility serves as a central point for students to develop essential life skills, such as collaboration, critical thinking, and citizenship. By emphasizing a supportive atmosphere and maintaining active lines of communication between faculty, parents, and the broader Johnston community, the school strives to ensure that each student has the resources necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

720

Total Students

59.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nicholas A. Ferri Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	365
Hispanic	250
Black	52
Asian	31
Two or More	20
American Indian	2

White
365 (50.7%)
Hispanic
250 (34.7%)
Black
52 (7.2%)
Asian
31 (4.3%)
Two or More
20 (2.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	Johnston
Phone:	(401)233-1930
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	720
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	322
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	104

* 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 6 253

Grade 7 250

Grade 8 217