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#107 of 302 schools in RI
Top 35% in state
John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland
Elementary School · Cumberland · Cumberland, RI
An elementary school in Cumberland, RI serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
205 Manville Hill Road, Cumberland, RI 02864
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average602/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cumberland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,737
Median home value
$394,800
Median rent
$1,251/mo
College educated
43.1%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02864; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackstone Valley Prep ElementCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | K–4 | 0.2 mi | 269 | Compare → |
| Ashton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Northern Lincoln Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 530 | Compare → |
| B.f. Norton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | Not available | 372 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cumberland
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $16,198NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland is listed in Cumberland; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland
John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland is a public elementary school in Cumberland, RI, part of Cumberland, serving approximately 431 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #107 of 302 schools in RI.
State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland
What grades does John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland serve?
John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland?
John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland has an enrollment of approximately 431 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland?
The student-teacher ratio at John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland rank in RI?
John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland ranks #107 of 302 schools in RI.
What is John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland's MySchoolScout rating?
John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland a charter school?
No, John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland a Title I school?
No, John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland?
14.6% of students at John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 431
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (401) 658-1660
- Area population (ZIP 02864)
- 36,383
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 44
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02864; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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