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#194 of 302 schools in RI
Glen Hills School
Elementary School · Cranston · Cranston, RI
A Cranston elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
50 Glen Hills Drive, Cranston, RI 02920
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Glen Hills School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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
27.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Glen Hills 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 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| Miss Lee Anns Early Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Oak Lawn SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| Woodridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 257 | 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
- #11 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
Glen Hills School is listed in Cranston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glen Hills School
Glen Hills School is a public elementary school in Cranston, RI, part of Cranston, serving approximately 284 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #194 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glen Hills School
What grades does Glen Hills School serve?
Glen Hills School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Glen Hills School?
Glen Hills School has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Hills School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen Hills School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glen Hills School rank in RI?
Glen Hills School ranks #194 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Glen Hills School's MySchoolScout rating?
Glen Hills School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Glen Hills School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glen Hills School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Glen Hills School a charter school?
No, Glen Hills School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glen Hills School a Title I school?
No, Glen Hills School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glen Hills School?
27.8% of students at Glen Hills 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 284
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (401) 270-8005
- 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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