Barrington Public Schools: Company Research Report

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Company Overview

• Name: Barrington Public Schools

• Mission: Empowering all students to excel in citizenship and academics.

• Founded: No information is available

• Founders: No information is available

• Key People: As of latest updates, the School Committee has initiated a Superintendent Search in December 2023 to identify a successor for long-standing Superintendent Michael Messore.

• Headquarters: 283 County Road, Barrington, RI 02806.

• Number of Employees: No exact figures available; however, 80% of educators have Master’s Degrees, and 30 staff members have National Board Certifications. Additionally, 6 staff members hold Doctorates.

• Revenue: No information is available.

• Notable Achievements and Recognition:

• All six district schools have received a state 5-star rating.

• Barrington Public Schools (BPS) has been ranked gold by U.S. News & World Report.

• Ranked as #43 in STEM nationally.

• The district leads in placing students at the top of state and national competitions in music, art, academics, and athletics.

• 2025 #1 Best School District in Rhode Island according to Niche.

Products and Programs

Schools

1. Primrose Hill Elementary

• Enrollment: 308 students

• Program Highlight: Preschool program with 5-star rating from BrightStars.

2. Sowams Elementary

• Enrollment: 238 students

• Recognition: Named National Blue Ribbon School in 2024.

3. Nayatt Elementary

• Enrollment: 321 students

4. Hampden Meadows School

• Enrollment: 492 students

• Recognition: Recognized as a Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School.

5. Barrington Middle School

• Enrollment: 814 students

• Recent Development: Received $200,000 grant from the Department of Innovation for personalized and Project-Based Learning.

6. Barrington High School

• Enrollment: 1101 students

• Achievements:

• Won state Science Olympiad and Math competition for 11 years consecutively.

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best High Schools in 2024.

• Ranked by the Washington Post as one of the Most Challenging High Schools in the nation.

Initiatives and Programs

• Yale's Ruler Program: Supports social-emotional learning for all students and educators.

• Deep Learning Network: Member since 2019 of the International New Pedagogies for Deep Learning.

Recent Developments

• Strategic Plans: Updates have occurred with plans outlined for 2018-2022 and 2022-2023.

• Infrastructure: Ongoing Barrington School Building Project and significant events planned for 2024-2025 with community involvement.

• Recognition: Consistently featured in rankings by U.S. News & World Report and College Board for their excellence in education.

Community and District Profile

• Community: Barrington is a suburban community with a vibrant lifestyle, active recreational opportunities, and waterfront pride.

• Population: Approximately 16,310 residents.

Conclusion

Barrington Public Schools is a prestigious educational institution recognized for its academic excellence, comprehensive school programs, and commitment to empowering student success. The district continues to engage in meaningful innovations and developments to maintain its top status in Rhode Island and nationally.