AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch vs Arlington School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch
Cranston · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
406 students
Arlington School
Cranston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
209 students
| Measure | AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch Cranston, Rhode Island | Arlington School Cranston, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #47 of 58 | #152 of 172 |
| National rank | #13835 of 15,369 | #44503 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 406 | 209 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 209 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.8% | 77.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 17% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Cranston | Cranston |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.6 vs 20.5).
- •Arlington School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.5% vs 80.8%).
- •Arlington School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 20.3).
- •AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch is the larger school with 406 students compared with 209.
- •AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch is a charter school while Arlington School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch better than Arlington School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch and Arlington School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cranston and Cranston in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch: 406. Arlington School: 209. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch and Arlington School rank in Rhode Island?
AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch is 47th of 58 and Arlington School is 152nd of 172 among middle schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).