Excellent
#43 of 302 schools in RI
Top 14% in state
Garden City School
Elementary School · Cranston · Cranston, RI
A Cranston elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
70 Plantation Drive, Cranston, RI 02920
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Garden City School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Garden City School 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$79,246
Median home value
$336,900
Median rent
$1,271/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02920; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| Woodridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Glen Hills SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Miss Lee Anns Early Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.1 mi | 5 | Compare → |
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.
Cranston
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Garden City School is listed in Cranston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Garden City School
Garden City School is a public elementary school in Cranston, RI, part of Cranston, serving approximately 510 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #43 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Garden City School
What grades does Garden City School serve?
Garden City School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Garden City School?
Garden City School has an enrollment of approximately 510 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garden City School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garden City School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Garden City School rank in RI?
Garden City School ranks #43 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Garden City School's MySchoolScout rating?
Garden City School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Garden City School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Garden City School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Garden City School a charter school?
No, Garden City School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garden City School a Title I school?
No, Garden City School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garden City School?
42.4% of students at Garden City School 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 510
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.9%
- Phone
- (401) 270-8073
- Area population (ZIP 02920)
- 36,332
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 02920; 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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