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Cranston Public Schools

#19 in Best School Districts in Rhode Island
  • Cranston, RI
  • 17 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      B-
    4. College Prep
      B
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B+
    6. Health & Safety
      B
    7. Administration
      B+
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      C
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B-
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    Cranston Public Schools is an above average, public school district located in Cranston, RI. It has 10,415 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. According to state test scores, 30% of students are at least proficient in math and 42% in reading.
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    Address
    845 Park Avenue
    Cranston, RI 02910
    Telephone
    (401) 270-8170
    Website
    cpsed.net
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    Cranston Public Schools Rankings

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    • Elementary
    • Middle
    • High

    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    42%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    30%
    Average Graduation Rate
    86%
    Average SAT
    1140
    515 responses
    Average ACT
    27
    82 responses
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    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    10,415
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    37.2%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    13:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $73,788
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    2.4%

    Finances

    Total Expenses
    $160,159,000
    Expenses Per Student
    $16,278/ student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      63%
    • Support Services
      35%
    • Other
      2%

    Cranston Public Schools Reviews

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    My experience in Cranston so far has been a mixed bag. There are great teachers, there are horrible teachers and there are mediocre teachers. The school culture and climate is fairly well disciplined and respectful. I would love to see the high schools get the funding they need to update their buildings to a level that is on par with the other high schools in the state. The Cranston Area Career and Technical School is a great feature for the school department. There are many options for which area to go into. Also, being able to graduate with career-ready skills and certifications is a huge bonus. The hands-on learning I have gotten from it so far has been awesome. It has made me more excited to learn about the medical field.
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    My experience in Cranston Public Schools has been an experience of learning, love, and change. Through high school, I have had opportunities to perform, study, and be with a diverse group of people each day. This has felt very special to me, because every day was unique from the last, and this was a drive for me - I looked forward to school. overall I could not have asked for a better experience or seen myself in a different environment.
    I like the diversity and the relationship you have with the teachers on a personal level. The opportunities they have could be better in preparing us for college. It's a school with a lot of pride, safe environment. There are many activities you can join.