Serving 270 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Glen Hills School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Glen Hills School serves the southeast part of Cranston, RI, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the school's edge and some reaching up to 2.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Glen Hills School's student population of 270 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
270 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
School Motto
The Gator Way
School Rankings
Glen Hills School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glen Hills School is 0.55, which is less 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
#146 out of 287 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
19%
31%
Black
3%
9%
White
64%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glen Hills School's ranking?
Glen Hills School is ranked #146 out of 287 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Glen Hills School often compared to?
Glen Hills Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garden City School, Oak Lawn School, Woodridge School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% RI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Glen Hills School?
270 students attend Glen Hills School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Glen Hills School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glen Hills School?
Glen Hills School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Glen Hills School offer ?
Glen Hills School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Glen Hills School part of?
Glen Hills School is part of Cranston School District.
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