C+
Average
64/100

Garden City School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 70 Plantation Drive, Cranston, RI 02920
Overall
C+
64/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.7 grade levels above the U.S. average · 73rd percentile in Rhode Island
Growth
C
Students gain 0.63 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 30th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Rhode Island schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

64
Repit Score
out of 100
510
Students
enrolled
14.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%73/1000.7 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%30/100Students gain 0.63 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.17 in 2009–19; 11th percentile in Rhode Island (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 17% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Rhode Island schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +11 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Rhode Island. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency67% (+24 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency47% (+15 pts vs. state avg 32%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Rhode Island state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%42%reading +16 pts, math +0 pts68th percentile (list)
Low-income55%35%reading +28 pts, math +15 pts92nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 70 Plantation Drive
City Cranston
ZIP Code 02920
District 4400240
NCES School ID 440024000050
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 02920

Understanding the community around Garden City School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $70,076
Per Capita Income $36,361
Poverty Rate 5.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 36.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.0%
High School or Higher 87.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $324,500
Median Rent $1,230
Owner-Occupied 60.0%
Renter-Occupied 40.0%
View full data for ZIP 02920 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Garden City School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 49.8%
Hispanic/Latino 27.5%
Asian 12.0%
Black 5.7%
Two or More Races 4.7%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 510
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Garden City School?
Garden City School has a Repit School Score of 64 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Garden City School?
Garden City School has 510 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1.
What grades does Garden City School serve?
Garden City School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Garden City School receive per student?
Garden City School receives $19,886 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Garden City School in 02920 ▼
Avg Home Value
$459,943
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,147
1-Year Change
+7.4%
% Renters
40.0%

Other Schools in 02920

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026