Serving 530 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garden City School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Garden City School serves the southeast part of Cranston, RI, covering an area of approximately 2.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garden City School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Garden City School's student population of 530 students has grown by 84% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 90% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Garden City School ranks within the top 20% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garden City School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#53 out of 287 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
33%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.7%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garden City School's ranking?
Garden City School is ranked #53 out of 287 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Garden City School often compared to?
Garden City Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glen Hills School, Woodridge School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% RI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Garden City School?
530 students attend Garden City School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Garden City School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garden City School?
Garden City School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Garden City School offer ?
Garden City School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garden City School part of?
Garden City School is part of Cranston School District.
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