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#184 of 302 schools in RI
Park View Middle School
Middle School · Cranston · Cranston, RI
A Cranston middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
25 Park View Boulevard, Cranston, RI 02910
- Math 16% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Park View Middle School score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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
55.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Park View Middle 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- 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
$85,909
Median home value
$302,400
Median rent
$1,385/mo
College educated
29.9%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02910; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Williams MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 651 | Compare → |
| Hugh B. Bain Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 536 | Compare → |
| Gilbert Stuart Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 469 | Compare → |
| Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle SchCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | 5–8 | 2.4 mi | 401 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Cranston
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #10 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
Park View Middle School is listed in Cranston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Park View Middle School
Park View Middle School is a public middle school in Cranston, RI, part of Cranston, serving approximately 693 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #184 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Park View Middle School
What grades does Park View Middle School serve?
Park View Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Park View Middle School?
Park View Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 693 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park View Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park View Middle School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Park View Middle School rank in RI?
Park View Middle School ranks #184 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Park View Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Park View Middle School 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 Park View Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Park View Middle School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Park View Middle School a charter school?
No, Park View Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Park View Middle School a Title I school?
No, Park View Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Park View Middle School?
55.3% of students at Park View Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 693
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (401) 270-8090
- Area population (ZIP 02910)
- 23,406
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 02910; 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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