- Enrollment
- 1,653
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cranston, RI
Hope Highlands Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hope Highlands Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 440024000504
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hope Highlands Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Cranston · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 7.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hope Highlands Middle School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hope Highlands Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Cranston, RI.
School address
District: Cranston · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440024000504 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Hope Highlands Middle School held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 440024000504 · Cranston, RI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 12.6:1 · 7.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Cranston High School West (1,653 students)
Hope Highlands Middle School held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Hope Highlands Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cranston High
Cranston High School West
1,653 students
- Cranston High
Cranston High School East
1,525 students
- Western Hills
Western Hills Middle School
727 students
- Park View Midd
Park View Middle School
711 students
- Garden City Sc 530
Garden City School
530 students
- This school 366
Hope Highlands Middle School
366 students
What this shows Hope Highlands Middle School reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hope Highlands Middle School compares
Hope Highlands Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Rhode Island and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.0% | ▼ 82% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,884
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Asian 6.8%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Hope Highlands Middle School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Cranston reports $18,884 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hope Highlands Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranston High School West | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cranston High School East | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Hills Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park View Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garden City School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hope Highlands Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,525
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 31.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Cranston
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hope Highlands Middle School
How many students attend Hope Highlands Middle School?
Hope Highlands Middle School has 366 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cranston, RI. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope Highlands Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope Highlands Middle School is 12.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hope Highlands Middle School?
7.0% of students at Hope Highlands Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hope Highlands Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hope Highlands Middle School is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Cranston, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hope Highlands Middle School?
Hope Highlands Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hope Highlands Middle School rank among middle schools in Cranston?
By Resource Investment Index, Hope Highlands Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Cranston, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Cranston on the city page.
What other schools are in Cranston?
Besides Hope Highlands Middle School, Cranston also operates Cranston High School West (1,653 students), Cranston High School East (1,525 students), and Western Hills Middle School (727 students). See the Cranston district page for the complete list.