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Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School vs. North Cumberland Middle School

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School Overview

School
Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School
45 Highland Avenue
Cumberland, RI 02864
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
North Cumberland Middle School
400 Nate Whipple Highway
Cumberland, RI 02864
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 461 students in grades 6-8, Joseph L. Mccourt Middle 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 34% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 631 students in grades 6-8, North Cumberland Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
461 students
631 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Cumberland Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Cumberland Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
44 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Cumberland Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cumberland School District and the state of Rhode Island, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Cumberland Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cumberland School District and the state of Rhode Island, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#144 out of 287 schools in RI
(Bottom 50%)
#16 out of 287 schools in RI
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Cumberland Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Top 50% in RI)
64%
(Top 5% in RI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cumberland School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Cumberland Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cumberland School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Bottom 50% in RI)(21-22 School Year Data)
59%
(Top 20% in RI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cumberland School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Cumberland Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cumberland School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in RI)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 10% in RI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cumberland School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Cumberland Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cumberland School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of North Cumberland Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
152
213
Grade 7 Students
164
205
Grade 8 Students
145
213

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at North Cumberland Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cumberland School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2004-05 school year.
% Asian
2%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cumberland School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Cumberland Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cumberland School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cumberland School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Cumberland Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cumberland School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cumberland School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Cumberland Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cumberland School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
65%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cumberland School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Cumberland Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cumberland School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cumberland School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Cumberland Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cumberland School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.52
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cumberland School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Cumberland Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cumberland School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cumberland School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Cumberland Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cumberland School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cumberland School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Cumberland Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cumberland School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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