Cumberland School District
School District · Cumberland, Rhode Island
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,198
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,198
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Evaluating Cumberland?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cumberland as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Community School
Cumberland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ashton School
Cumberland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
B.f. Norton Elementary School
Cumberland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Rhode Island rank
#14 of 38
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Rhode Island avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,198
$4,479 vs Rhode Island median
District size
4,868 students
Larger than Rhode Island median
The short answer
Cumberland ranks #14 of 38 Rhode Island districts by overall school rating. Cumberland's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Community School (8.6/10), Ashton School (8.0/10), and B.f. Norton Elementary School (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.7/10 despite 42% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Cumberland schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Cumberland
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Community School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Ashton School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | B.f. Norton Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Cumberland High School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | North Cumberland Middle | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Garvin Memorial | 6.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Joseph L. Mccourt MS | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cumberland
Cumberland is a Cumberland, Rhode Island school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 4,868 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. The district invests $16,198 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Cumberland demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Community School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Cumberland students show an average math proficiency of 53.2% and ELA proficiency of 62.1%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Cumberland, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cumberland with test data.
Schools in Cumberland
9 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Rhode Island
- City
- Cumberland
- Total Enrollment
- 4,868
- Teachers (FTE)
- 344
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cumberland?
Cumberland has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cumberland?
The average composite rating for Cumberland is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Cumberland?
Cumberland spends $16,198 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cumberland?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cumberland is 14.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cumberland?
Community School is the highest-rated school in Cumberland with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Cumberland?
Across schools in Cumberland with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cumberland compare to other districts in Rhode Island?
Cumberland has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Rhode Island by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.1%
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Compare Cumberland with neighboring districts in the state.
- Providence (39)
- Cranston (23)
- Warwick (19)
- Pawtucket (16)
- East Providence (12)
- Woonsocket (10)
- Chariho (8)
- Coventry (8)
- Johnston (8)
- North Kingstown (8)
- North Providence (8)
- Achievement First Rhode Island (7)
- Central Falls (7)
- Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy (6)
- Barrington (6)
- Bristol Warren (6)
- East Greenwich (6)
- Lincoln (6)
- West Warwick (6)
- Westerly (6)
- Burrillville (5)
- Exeter-west Greenwich (5)
- Middletown (5)
- Scituate (5)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Rhode Island Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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