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 17% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 703 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Western Hills Middle School's student population of 703 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
703 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Western Hills Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 288 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Hills Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#156 out of 288 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
23%
29%
Black
4%
9%
White
57%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Hills Middle School's ranking?
Western Hills Middle School is ranked #156 out of 288 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% RI state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% 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?
57% of Western Hills Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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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