Garden City School vs Metcalf School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 24 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden City School
Cranston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students
Metcalf School
Exeter · Public elementary · Grades 2–6
522 students
| Measure | Garden City School Cranston, Rhode Island | Metcalf School Exeter, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #53 of 172 | #57 of 172 |
| National rank | #16717 of 50,301 | #18413 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 2–6 |
| Students | 530 | 522 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.2% | 25.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | Cranston | Exeter |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden City School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 59.7).
- •Garden City School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 44%).
- •Metcalf School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 53.2%).
- •Metcalf School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.9).
- •Garden City School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 522.
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 Garden City School better than Metcalf School?
On the Success Index (US), Garden City School ranks higher (62.1 vs 59.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Garden City School and Metcalf School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Cranston and Exeter in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden City School: 530. Metcalf School: 522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden City School and Metcalf School rank in Rhode Island?
Garden City School is 53rd of 172 and Metcalf School is 57th of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).