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Daniel D. Waterman School

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Summary

Daniel D. Waterman School is an elementary school in Cranston, Rhode Island, serving 217 students from kindergarten to 5th grade and is part of the Cranston School District.

While Daniel D. Waterman School has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools like Garden City School and Woodridge School, its academic performance, as measured by RICAS test scores, is generally lower than the Cranston district and state averages. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (28.1%) and Mathematics (24.2%) were below the Cranston district averages (32.5% and 25.8%, respectively) and the state averages. Additionally, Daniel D. Waterman School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (38.25%) compared to nearby schools, indicating a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

The school's performance and ranking have been inconsistent, fluctuating from 49th out of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 106th out of 167 schools in 2022-2023. While factors like socioeconomic status may be contributing to the differences in performance compared to nearby schools, the school's challenges in maintaining consistent academic progress suggest that further investigation into the specific strengths and weaknesses of Daniel D. Waterman School could provide valuable insights to help improve student outcomes.

217

Students ?

15.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

38.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

722 Pontiac Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910

(401) 270-8013

District: Cranston

Students who attend Daniel D. Waterman School usually attend:

Middle:	Park View Middle School
High:	Cranston High School East

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.3%

Hispanic:

30.0%

Asian:

13.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 55th percentile in 2013 → 37th in 2023

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 18 percentile points since 2013

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school27%

District avg29%

Not ranked this year

Daniel D. Waterman School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

31^st of 60Cranston among Rhode Island districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2023	33.3	106 of 167	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	68.7	49 of 166	70.5%	★★★★☆
2021	49.3	72 of 166	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.7	66 of 169	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.7	67 of 169	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	58.0	76 of 168	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	53.2	82 of 170	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	50.9	86 of 169	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	52.1	90 of 159	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	61.1	75 of 165	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	67.6	65 of 165	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	58.2	81 of 165	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	62.0	75 of 169	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	69.4	62 of 169	63.3%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Rhode Island (2022-2023) ?

Science32%

English Language Arts28%

Mathematics24%

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Schools Near Daniel D. Waterman School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Total
Edward R. Martin Middle Annex	Public		111 Brown Street	East Providence	02914	Providence County	East Providence	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 270-2321																			(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Daniel D. Waterman School

How many students attend Daniel D. Waterman School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 217 students attended Daniel D. Waterman School.

What is the racial makeup of Daniel D. Waterman School?

Students at Daniel D. Waterman School are 43% White, 30% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 5% African American.

What district is Daniel D. Waterman School in?

Cranston

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