Top Rankings
Cumberland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,829 students in Cumberland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in Cumberland School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
9 Schools
315 Schools
# Students
4,829 Students
134,720 Students
# Teachers
344 Teachers
10,603 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Cumberland School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 62 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 63 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
31%
Graduation Rate
91%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.65
# American Indian Students
3 Students
985 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
311 Students
4,367 Students
% Asian Students
7%
4%
# Hispanic Students
688 Students
40,594 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
30%
# Black Students
191 Students
12,033 Students
% Black Students
4%
9%
# White Students
3,421 Students
68,392 Students
% White Students
71%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
204 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
214 Students
6,910 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
118
3,327
# Students in K Grade:
381
9,279
# Students in 1st Grade:
368
9,614
# Students in 2nd Grade:
376
9,986
# Students in 3rd Grade:
362
9,591
# Students in 4th Grade:
345
9,843
# Students in 5th Grade:
369
9,898
# Students in 6th Grade:
365
9,834
# Students in 7th Grade:
369
10,061
# Students in 8th Grade:
358
10,135
# Students in 9th Grade:
381
10,883
# Students in 10th Grade:
332
11,105
# Students in 11th Grade:
366
10,987
# Students in 12th Grade:
339
10,177
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,123 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,250. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,128 is less than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$78 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,123
$22,250
Spending / Student
$16,128
$21,467
Best Cumberland School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Community School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15 Arnold Mills Road
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-5724
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-5724
Grades: K-5
| 672 students
Rank: #22.
Ashton School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2602 Mendon Road (transitional
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-0554
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-0554
Grades: K-5
| 327 students
Rank: #33.
North Cumberland Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Nate Whipple Highway
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-6306
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-6306
Grades: 6-8
| 631 students
Rank: #44.
John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Manville Hill Road
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 658-1660
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 658-1660
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
Rank: #55.
Cumberland High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2600 Mendon Road
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 658-2600
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 658-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,418 students
Rank: #66.
Garvin Memorial
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1364 Diamond Hill Road
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-2557
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-2557
Grades: K-5
| 399 students
Rank: #77.
B.f. Norton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
364 Broad Street
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 722-7610
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 722-7610
Grades: K-5
| 372 students
Rank: #88.
Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 Highland Avenue
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 725-2092
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 725-2092
Grades: 6-8
| 461 students
Rank: n/an/a
130 Scott Road
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 658-1600
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 658-1600
Grades: PK
| 118 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cumberland School District?
Cumberland School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,829 students.
What is the rank of Cumberland School District?
Cumberland School District is ranked #11 out of 62 school districts in Rhode Island (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cumberland School District?
71% of Cumberland School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cumberland School District?
Cumberland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is Cumberland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,128 is less than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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