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#225 of 302 schools in RI
Western Hills Middle School
Middle School · Cranston · Cranston, RI
A Cranston middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 Phenix Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Western Hills Middle School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 31% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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
35.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Western Hills 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 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh B. Bain Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 536 | Compare → |
| Hope Highlands Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle SchCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | 5–8 | 2.5 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| Af Providence Mayoral MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.4 | 5–8 | 3.1 mi | 405 | 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
- #16 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
Western Hills Middle School is listed in Cranston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Western Hills Middle School
Western Hills Middle School is a public middle school in Cranston, RI, part of Cranston, serving approximately 700 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #225 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western Hills Middle School
What grades does Western Hills Middle School serve?
Western Hills Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Western Hills Middle School?
Western Hills Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 700 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Hills Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Hills Middle School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Western Hills Middle School rank in RI?
Western Hills Middle School ranks #225 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Western Hills Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Western Hills Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Western Hills Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Western Hills Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Western Hills Middle School a charter school?
No, Western Hills Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Western Hills Middle School a Title I school?
No, Western Hills Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Western Hills Middle School?
35.4% of students at Western Hills 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
- 700
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (401) 270-8030
- 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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