North Cumberland Middle School

400 Nate Whipple Highway
Cumberland, RI 02864
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 635 students in grades 6-8, North Cumberland Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 635 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20% in RI
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Cumberland Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

School Overview

North Cumberland Middle School's student population of 635 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
635 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

North Cumberland Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Cumberland Middle School is 0.38, which is less 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)
#36 out of 289 schools
(Top 20%)
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55%
27%
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59%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Cumberland Middle 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.
60-64%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Cumberland Middle 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
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
8%
3%
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Hispanic
9%
30%
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Black
2%
9%
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White
78%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of North Cumberland Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Cumberland Middle School's ranking?
North Cumberland Middle School is ranked #36 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are North Cumberland Middle School often compared to?
North Cumberland Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend North Cumberland Middle School?
635 students attend North Cumberland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of North Cumberland Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Cumberland Middle School?
North Cumberland Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Cumberland Middle School offer ?
North Cumberland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is North Cumberland Middle School part of?
North Cumberland Middle School is part of Cumberland School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 635 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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