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6.3 avg / 10

Cumberland School District

School District · Cumberland, Rhode Island

Students: 4,868
Teachers (FTE): 344
Estimated Scores: 11%

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

9

5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,198

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.2:1

How this district compares

Rhode Island rank

#21 of 38

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.0

below Rhode Island avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,198

$4,479 vs Rhode Island median

District size

4,868 students

Larger than Rhode Island median

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 6.3/10, Cumberland demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Garvin Memorial, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.

In standardized testing, Cumberland students show an average math proficiency of 47.1% and ELA proficiency of 53.6%.

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

Math Proficiency 47.1%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 53.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Cumberland with test data.

District Details

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 6.3/10. 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?

Garvin Memorial is the highest-rated school in Cumberland with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What are the test scores in Cumberland?

Across schools in Cumberland with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.6%. 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 6.3/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
47.1%
ELA Proficiency
53.6%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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