AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch vs Hugh B. Bain Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Rhode Island, United States, 1.7 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
Hugh B. Bain Middle School
Cranston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
527 students
| Measure | AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch Cranston, Rhode Island | Hugh B. Bain Middle School Cranston, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #47 of 58 | #46 of 58 |
| National rank | #13835 of 15,369 | #13739 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 406 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.8% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 16% |
| Math proficiency | – | 12% |
| city | Cranston | Cranston |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.6 vs 20.2).
- •AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.8% vs 88.2%).
- •Hugh B. Bain Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 20.3).
- •Hugh B. Bain Middle School is the larger school with 527 students compared with 406.
- •AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch is a charter school while Hugh B. Bain Middle 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 Hugh B. Bain Middle 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 Hugh B. Bain Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Cranston and Cranston in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch: 406. Hugh B. Bain Middle School: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch and Hugh B. Bain Middle School rank in Rhode Island?
AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch is 47th of 58 and Hugh B. Bain Middle School is 46th of 58 among middle schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).