Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova

542 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Woonsocket Middle School at Villa Nova 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 an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, supported by a variety of extracurricular activities and support services aimed at meeting the diverse needs of its student population.

The school is situated on Florence Drive and functions as one of the primary middle-level educational facilities in the district. It emphasizes a community-oriented approach, focusing on student engagement, character development, and inclusive learning practices. By providing a structured yet supportive atmosphere, Woonsocket Middle at Villa Nova strives to equip its students with the foundational skills and academic confidence necessary for future success in both their educational and personal endeavors.

542

Total Students

56.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	183
Black	62
Asian	26
Two or More	35
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
232 (42.8%)
Hispanic
183 (33.8%)
Black
62 (11.4%)
Two or More
35 (6.5%)
Asian
26 (4.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
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)235-6125
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	334
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 6 197

Grade 7 163

Grade 8 182