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#183 of 302 schools in RI

Edgewood Highland

Elementary School · Cranston · Cranston, RI

A Cranston elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

160 Pawtuxet Avenue, Cranston, RI 02905

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$19,253
Chronic Absenteeism22.8%

Students at Edgewood Highland score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

61.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Edgewood Highland sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 44Some Transit
  • Bike 63Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,159/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cranston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,126

Median home value

$322,700

Median rent

$1,103/mo

College educated

29.3%

Homeownership

51%

Poverty rate

17.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02905; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Edward S. Rhodes SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1K–50.4 mi303Compare →
St Paul SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–80.4 mi121Compare →
Cornel Young & Charlotte WoodsEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–51.3 mi607Compare →
The Hope AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.4K–81.4 mi318Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Cranston

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#9 of 22
District spending per student
$19,253NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Edgewood Highland is listed in Cranston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Edgewood Highland

Edgewood Highland is a public elementary school in Cranston, RI, part of Cranston, serving approximately 285 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #183 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Edgewood Highland

What grades does Edgewood Highland serve?

Edgewood Highland serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Edgewood Highland?

Edgewood Highland has an enrollment of approximately 285 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Highland?

The student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Highland is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Edgewood Highland rank in RI?

Edgewood Highland ranks #183 of 302 schools in RI.

What is Edgewood Highland's MySchoolScout rating?

Edgewood Highland has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Edgewood Highland?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Edgewood Highland has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Edgewood Highland a charter school?

No, Edgewood Highland is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Edgewood Highland a Title I school?

No, Edgewood Highland is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edgewood Highland?

61.8% of students at Edgewood Highland qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
285
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Providence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.8%
Area population (ZIP 02905)
24,780
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
35.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02905; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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