About Cole
Archie R. Cole Middle School is a 5-star school!!
The RI Department of Education released accountability ratings on a scale of one to five for all K-12 RI schools. Our Star Rating was once again driven by performance on Achievement and Growth, resulting in the highest rationing possible. While the dedication and commitment to excellence is evident every day at Cole, this wouldn’t be possible without the continued support at home, for which we are SO grateful! We will continue to cultivate a collaborative climate, find opportunities for growth and celebrate our efforts and success!! Please use this LINK to access report cards from any district/school in the state.
At Cole Middle School we promote a vibrant and student-focused culture with a strong emphasis on academic excellence and personal growth. Below you will find our values, outlined in the School Improvement Plan (SIP), which reflect our commitment to providing a forward-thinking and innovative educational experience:
Lancer Pride: CMS Lancer Pride refers to our strong sense of school spirit and community identity, two components that contribute to a positive environment enjoyed by students, staff, and families.
Academic Excellence: CMS demonstrates a commitment to high standards for students with a focus on preparation for high school and beyond. We achieve this through rigorous implementation of high curricula in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Student-Centered Learning: At CMS, we realize that each student is a unique learner with highly individual needs, interest, and talents. Our goal is to provide a tailored educational experience to maximize the potential of every student.
Partnership: We recognize that partnership and shared responsibility among students, families, administration, faculty, and the community is crucial to achieving positive results. Our collaborative approach and working closely with one another is our main method in supporting student needs.
Transparency and Results: Our emphasis on measuring our efforts and holding ourselves accountable by being transparent with community members reflects our commitment to continuous improvement at CMS as well as the maintenance of high performance amongst East Greenwich students as a whole. We believe that this results-oriented mindset is a driver of success and school evolution over time.
Overall, Cole Middle School is most dedicated to creating a supportive and challenging learning environment that prepares students for future academic, personal, and professional endeavors.
National Blue Ribbon School: In 2015 Cole Middle School was named a National Blue Ribbon School. This prestigious distinction is reserved for the best and highest performing schools in the country. Just 335 schools were recognized with this distinction in 2015.
Construction: Cole Middle School is a 110,000 square foot, three-story building that opened in 2011 and replaced the original Archie R. Cole Junior High School built in the 1950's. Archie R. Cole Middle School is home to 600+ students in grades 6-8.