Cranston


Summary:

The Cranston school district in Rhode Island consists of 21 schools, including 14 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools. The data reveals a diverse range of academic performance across the district, with some standout schools consistently ranking among the top in the state while others struggle to meet proficiency standards.

At the elementary level, Woodridge School and Garden City School are the top performers, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. These schools also have relatively low free/reduced lunch rates and high spending per student. In contrast, schools like Gladstone Street School and Arlington School struggle with lower proficiency rates and higher free/reduced lunch populations.

At the middle school level, Hope Highlands Middle School stands out as a top performer, ranking 18th out of 64 Rhode Island middle schools. The high school with the strongest performance is Cranston High School West, which ranks 19th out of 61 Rhode Island high schools. Overall, the Cranston school district faces challenges in addressing the significant disparities in academic achievement across its schools, with a clear correlation between socioeconomic status and student performance.

District Detail

 845 Park Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910

 (401) 270-8170

SchoolDigger Rank:
32nd of 60 Rhode Island districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 9,942

Primary Schools: 15
Middle Schools: 4
High Schools: 4
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Rhode Island Department of Education.

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