Curvin-mccabe School

466 Cottage Street
Pawtucket, RI 02861
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 335 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Curvin-mccabe School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50% in RI
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Curvin-mccabe School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

School Overview

Curvin-mccabe School's student population of 335 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
335 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Curvin-mccabe School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Curvin-mccabe School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (RI)
#160 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Curvin-mccabe School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Curvin-mccabe School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Curvin-mccabe School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
41%
30%
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Black
21%
9%
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White
29%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Curvin-mccabe School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Curvin-mccabe School's ranking?
Curvin-mccabe School is ranked #160 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Curvin-mccabe School?
335 students attend Curvin-mccabe School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Curvin-mccabe School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Curvin-mccabe School?
Curvin-mccabe School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Curvin-mccabe School offer ?
Curvin-mccabe School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Curvin-mccabe School part of?
Curvin-mccabe School is part of Pawtucket School District.

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5   11/11/2011
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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