John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland
John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland serves 368 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland placed in the top 20% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 28%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland places among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland's student population of 368 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 368 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland is ranked within the top 20% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (RI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #46 out of 287 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 28% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 36% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 25% |
| Black | 1% | 9% |
| White | 80% | 58% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cumberland School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, RI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland is Cumberland High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is North Cumberland Middle School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Northern Lincoln Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Cumberland Cumberland High School Math: 42% | Reading: 67%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 1,388 student10
0.9 miles
2600 Mendon Road
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 658-2600 0.9 9-12 1,388 - Manville Northern Lincoln Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 46%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 507 students10
1.0 miles
315 New River Road
Manville, RI 02838
(401) 769-0261 1 PK-5 507 - Cumberland North Cumberland Middle School Math: 55% | Reading: 65%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 654 students10
1.9 miles
400 Nate Whipple Highway
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-6306 1.9 6-8 654 - Woonsocket Woonsocket Career An Technical Center Vocational School
2.1 miles
400 Aylsworth Avenue
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4662 2.1 n/a n/a - Woonsocket Leo A. Savoie School Math: 26% | Reading: 27%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 393 students10
2.2 miles
990 Mendon Road
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4820 2.2 K-5 393
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