WESTERN HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Western Hills Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Cranston school district, located in Cranston, RI with about 779 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 61 teachers, Western Hills Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Western Hills Middle School, located at 400 Phenix Avenue in Cranston, Rhode Island, serves as a cornerstone of the local public education system. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, providing a structured environment that balances academic rigor with social and emotional development. The school is integrated into the Cranston Public Schools district, which emphasizes a commitment to fostering student potential through a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school and beyond.
Beyond its academic offerings, Western Hills Middle School plays a significant role in the Cranston community by promoting a sense of school spirit and civic engagement among its students. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and student clubs, which allow young learners to explore their interests, build leadership skills, and cultivate friendships outside of the traditional classroom setting. By maintaining a focus on both scholastic achievement and character development, the school strives to create a supportive community that helps students navigate the challenges of middle school while preparing them for future success.
For more information, contact Western Hills Middle School at (401) 270-8030 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8030
WESTERN HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Cranston, RI with about 779 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Rhode Island
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cranston
- Total Students:
- 779
- Teachers:
- 61.2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 779 students
- White
- 68.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.4%
- Asian
- 7.7%
- Two or more races
- 3.5%
- Black or African American
- 3.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.2%
- Male
- 54.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.