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 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,845 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 54% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
9 Schools
312 Schools
# Students
4,845 Students
133,322 Students
# Teachers
361 Teachers
10,368 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 62 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
29%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
33%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
31%
Graduation Rate
92%
84.1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.6%
32.4%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.65
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hispanic
15%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
4%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% White
69%
50%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,910 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,325. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,914 is less than the state median of $25,182. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$87 MM
$3,510 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$87 MM
$3,357 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$17,910
$26,325
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$17,914
$25,182
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Cumberland School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
North Cumberland Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Nate Whipple Highway
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-6306
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 333-6306
Gr: 6-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland
(Math: 58% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Garvin Memorial
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Cumberland High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2600 Mendon Road
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 658-2600
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 658-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
B.f. Norton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
364 Broad Street
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 722-7610
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 722-7610
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 Highland Avenue
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 725-2092
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 725-2092
Gr: 6-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
130 Scott Road
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 658-1600
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 658-1600
Gr: PK | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cumberland School District?
Cumberland School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,845 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 2022-2023 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?
69% of Cumberland School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cumberland School District?
Cumberland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is Cumberland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,914 is less than the state median of $25,182. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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