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#163 of 302 schools in RI
Joseph L. Mccourt MS
Middle School · Cumberland · Cumberland, RI
A Cumberland middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
45 Highland Avenue, Cumberland, RI 02864
- Math 31% proficient (2022)
- Reading 31% proficient (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joseph L. Mccourt MS score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 31% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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
34.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joseph L. Mccourt MS 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Spurwink SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.2 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Robert J. Coelho Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 5–8 | 1.4 mi | 577 | Compare → |
| Blackstone Valley Prep JR HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | 7–8 | 2.0 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Calcutt Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 469 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Cumberland
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 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
Joseph L. Mccourt MS is listed in Cumberland; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joseph L. Mccourt MS
Joseph L. Mccourt MS is a public middle school in Cumberland, RI, part of Cumberland, serving approximately 461 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #163 of 302 schools in RI.
State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joseph L. Mccourt MS
What grades does Joseph L. Mccourt MS serve?
Joseph L. Mccourt MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Joseph L. Mccourt MS?
Joseph L. Mccourt MS has an enrollment of approximately 461 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph L. Mccourt MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph L. Mccourt MS is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joseph L. Mccourt MS rank in RI?
Joseph L. Mccourt MS ranks #163 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Joseph L. Mccourt MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Joseph L. Mccourt MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Joseph L. Mccourt MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph L. Mccourt MS has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Joseph L. Mccourt MS a charter school?
No, Joseph L. Mccourt MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joseph L. Mccourt MS a Title I school?
No, Joseph L. Mccourt MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joseph L. Mccourt MS?
34.9% of students at Joseph L. Mccourt MS 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 461
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (401) 725-2092
- 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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