Serving 1,049 students in grades 5-8, John F. Deering Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 1,049 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
School Overview
John F. Deering Middle School's student population of 1,049 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,049 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
School Rankings
John F. Deering Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F. Deering Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#248 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
22%
30%
Black
6%
9%
White
64%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F. Deering Middle School's ranking?
John F. Deering Middle School is ranked #248 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend John F. Deering Middle School?
1,049 students attend John F. Deering Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of John F. Deering Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F. Deering Middle School?
John F. Deering Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does John F. Deering Middle School offer ?
John F. Deering Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John F. Deering Middle School part of?
John F. Deering Middle School is part of West Warwick School District.
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