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Western Hills Middle School

400 Phenix Avenue, Cranston, RI, 02920

About Western Hills Middle School

Western Hills Middle School is located at 10 Abbott Farm Drive, Cranston, Rhode Island, in the western suburban area. The school serves grades 6–8. Enrollment is approximately 690 students. The student–teacher ratio is 16:1. Math proficiency is 29%. Reading proficiency is 36%. The gender mix is 52% male and 48% female. The school supports a stable environment centered on academic routines. Nearby housing prices typically range from $350,000 to $575,000. Parents often describe the school as organized and supportive during middle grade years. With proficiency near state averages, the school is one of the best middle schools in Rhode Island.

Western Hills Middle School Contact Information

Address

400 Phenix Avenue, Cranston, RI, 02920

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Phone

(401) 270-8030

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Website

cpsed.net

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 29%
Reading 36%
State average proficiency is 29% in Math and 36% in Reading.
57
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
700
Total Students
$90091
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 45 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Western Hills Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:05 AM – 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:50 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 56.43%
Asian 7.86%
Hispanic 24.14%
Black 4.71%
Two+ Races 5.57%
Native Am. 1.14%
White
56.43%
Asian
7.86%
Hispanic
24.14%
Black
4.71%
Two+ Races
5.57%
Native Am.
1.14%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 700
51.43%
360 Female
48.57%
340 Male

Student Population

700 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

350 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Western Hills Middle School continues to maintain a "Leading" or "High Performing" status in state accountability results, focusing on rigorous STEAM curriculum and high student growth scores in 2024 and 2025.

FAQ

Q1. Do students need to show their IDs at school?

Ans. You may need to show your student ID to get into campus, events, or certain school activities.

Q2. Is there a time for study halls?

Ans. Study periods are planned when necessary to help with organization and independent academic work.

Q3. How do you tell students what to do?

Ans. Official school channels are used to tell families directly about problems with discipline.

Q4. Are there standard lesson plans for substitutes?

Ans. Teachers make standardized lesson plans so that lessons stay the same even when a teacher is absent.

Q5. Is there help with schoolwork during school hours?

Ans. During the school day, staff can refer students to academic support services.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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