Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet

537 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Woonsocket Middle School at Hamlet is a public middle school located in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Woonsocket Education Department, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to high school. The facility at 60 Florence Drive serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing collaboration between educators, parents, and students to promote student success.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, offering a balance of core academic subjects—such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—alongside elective opportunities. Beyond the classroom, Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, which help to build school spirit, leadership skills, and community engagement. By focusing on both rigorous instruction and a positive school culture, the institution aims to empower its students to become responsible, life-long learners.

537

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Hispanic	176
Black	72
Asian	26
Two or More	51
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
204 (38.0%)
Hispanic
176 (32.8%)
Black
72 (13.4%)
Two or More
51 (9.5%)
Asian
26 (4.8%)
American Indian
7 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Woonsocket
Phone:	(401)235-6110
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	537
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	360
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 6 188

Grade 7 176

Grade 8 173