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Edgewood Highland

Elementary School · Cranston

160 Pawtuxet Avenue, Cranston, RI 02905

Enrollment

285

Student-Teacher

13.6:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Rhode Island schools

#183 of 302

In Cranston

#10 of 24

public schools

In district

#9 of 22

Cranston

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Edgewood Highland

5.7/10

Elementary School in Cranston · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.4/10

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6.1/10

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About Edgewood Highland

Edgewood Highland is a public elementary school in Cranston, RI, part of Cranston. Edgewood Highland serves approximately 285 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Edgewood Highland has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #183 of 302 schools in RI.

Structured state assessment records for Edgewood Highland show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.7 · Average
  • District avg 5.4
  • RI avg 6.1

Score Breakdown

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, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$19,253
Chronic Absenteeism22.8%

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

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

61.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores RI EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 27.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 48.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

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
7.5%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
7.5%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
22%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.1/10.

How Edgewood Highland Compares

See how Edgewood Highland performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.7/10
40th percentile in RI
Academic
4.8/10
Below Average
Growth
6.1/10
Average
Environment
6.0/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
62%
Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
21 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
22.8%

Location

160 Pawtuxet Avenue, Cranston, RI 02905

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Edgewood Highland may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. THE GRACE SCHOOL (rated 8.7/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Providence), which scores notably higher. Another option is GORDON SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby East Providence), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Robert L. Bailey IV (rated 7.2/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Providence), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Cranston, see our Cranston schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
ST PAUL SCHOOL Cranston 0.4 mi 6.4
Edward S. Rhodes School Cranston 0.4 mi 6.1
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods Providence 1.3 mi 6.7
W B Cooley & Acad Internationa Providence 1.4 mi 5.3
360 High School Providence 1.4 mi 6.0
Park View Middle School Cranston 1.2 mi 5.7
The Hope Academy Providence 1.4 mi 5.4
THE GRACE SCHOOL Providence 1.5 mi 8.7
Roger Williams Middle Providence 1.4 mi 5.2
Mary E. Fogarty El. School Providence 1.7 mi 5.9
Lillian Feinstein El. School Providence 1.5 mi 6.8
ST PETER SCHOOL Warwick 1.9 mi 5.7
Highlander Elementary Charter Providence 1.6 mi 6.1
BISHOP MCVINNEY CATHOLIC REGIONAL SCHOOL Providence 1.7 mi 5.2
Robert L. Bailey IV Providence 1.8 mi 7.2
Wyman School Warwick 2.0 mi 4.4
Metropolitan Career Tech Ctr Providence 1.9 mi 6.8
Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S Providence 1.9 mi 2.6
GORDON SCHOOL East Providence 1.8 mi 7.6
Silver Spring School East Providence 1.8 mi 7.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02905 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$57,126

Median Home Value

$322,700

Median Rent

$1,103/mo

Population

24,780

College Educated

29.3%

Homeownership

51%

Avg Commute

27 min

Poverty Rate

17.9%

Median Age

35.3

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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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
68 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
44 Some Transit
Bike Score
63 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
285
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Free/Reduced Lunch
61.8%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Providence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.8%

District

Cranston
District Enrollment
10,126
Schools in District
23
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,253
District Rank
#9 of 22

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