- Enrollment
- 1,653
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cranston, RI
Western Hills Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Western Hills 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 440024000067
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Hills 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
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Western Hills Middle School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Hills Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Cranston, RI.
School address
District: Cranston · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440024000067 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Western Hills Middle School held near 700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 440024000067 · Cranston, RI Middle · MID · TRAD
727 enr · 13.2:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Cranston High School West (1,653 students)
Western Hills Middle School held near 700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Western Hills 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
- This school
Western Hills Middle School
727 students
- Park View Midd
Park View Middle School
711 students
- Garden City Sc 530
Garden City School
530 students
- Hugh B. Bain M 527
Hugh B. Bain Middle School
527 students
What this shows Western Hills Middle School reports 727 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Hills Middle School compares
Western Hills 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 28% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 727 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
727
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 53% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
Asian 8.3%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Western Hills Middle School is more 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 Western Hills Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranston High School West | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cranston High School East | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park View Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garden City School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hugh B. Bain Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Hills 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
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 31.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~727 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Western Hills Middle School
How many students attend Western Hills Middle School?
Western Hills Middle School has 727 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cranston, RI. CCD year-over-year: 703 (2022-23) → 700 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Hills Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Hills Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 16% 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 Western Hills Middle School?
28.4% of students at Western Hills Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Hills Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Western Hills Middle School is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Cranston, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Hills Middle School?
Western Hills 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 Western Hills Middle School rank among middle schools in Cranston?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Hills 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 Western Hills Middle School, Cranston also operates Cranston High School West (1,653 students), Cranston High School East (1,525 students), and Park View Middle School (711 students). See the Cranston district page for the complete list.