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Western Hills Middle School

400 Phenix Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 703 students in grades 6-8, Western Hills Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 703 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Bottom 50% in RI
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Western Hills Middle School's student population of 703 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
703 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Western Hills Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Hills Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (RI)
#148 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Western Hills Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Western Hills Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Western Hills Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Western Hills Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Western Hills Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Western Hills Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
10%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Western Hills Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
22%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Western Hills Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Western Hills Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
56%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Western Hills Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Western Hills Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Western Hills Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Rhode Island.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Western Hills Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Western Hills Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Western Hills Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Hills Middle School's ranking?
Western Hills Middle School is ranked #148 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Western Hills Middle School often compared to?
Western Hills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Park View Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Western Hills Middle School?
703 students attend Western Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Western Hills Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Hills Middle School?
Western Hills Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Western Hills Middle School offer ?
Western Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Western Hills Middle School part of?
Western Hills Middle School is part of Cranston School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 703 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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