Hugh B. Bain Middle School

561 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hugh B. Bain Middle School, located on Gansett Avenue in Cranston, Rhode Island, serves as a prominent educational institution for the local community. As part of the Cranston Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of students in grades 6 through 8. The campus is integrated into a residential area of Cranston, positioning it as a neighborhood hub that emphasizes fostering student growth during these critical formative years.

Beyond its core academic program, Hugh B. Bain Middle School is known for promoting an environment of community and student engagement. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and academic support services aimed at preparing students for their transition into high school. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with opportunities for personal development, the school strives to cultivate a supportive learning culture that reflects the values and goals of the broader Cranston educational system.

561

Total Students

51.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hugh B. Bain Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	346
Black	33
Asian	65
Two or More	20
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
346 (61.7 %)
White
87 (15.5 %)
Asian
65 (11.6 %)
Black
33 (5.9 %)
Two or More
20 (3.6 %)
American Indian
9 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cranston
Phone:	(401)270-8010
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	373
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	92

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 168

Grade 7 193

Grade 8 200