Very Good
#63 of 302 schools in RI
Top 21% in state
North Cumberland Middle
Middle School · Cumberland · Cumberland, RI
A middle school in Cumberland, RI where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
400 Nate Whipple Highway, Cumberland, RI 02864
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 59% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Cumberland Middle score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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
11.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where North Cumberland Middle 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woonsocket Middle at HamletEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 573 | Compare → |
| Woonsocket Middle @ Villa NovaEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 4.3 mi | 550 | Compare → |
| Founders AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 4.7 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Joseph L. Mccourt MSEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 4.7 mi | 461 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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
- #5 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
North Cumberland Middle is listed in Cumberland; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Cumberland Middle
North Cumberland Middle is a public middle school in Cumberland, RI, part of Cumberland, serving approximately 631 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #63 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Cumberland Middle
What grades does North Cumberland Middle serve?
North Cumberland Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend North Cumberland Middle?
North Cumberland Middle has an enrollment of approximately 631 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Cumberland Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North Cumberland Middle is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Cumberland Middle rank in RI?
North Cumberland Middle ranks #63 of 302 schools in RI.
What is North Cumberland Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
North Cumberland Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 North Cumberland Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Cumberland Middle has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North Cumberland Middle a charter school?
No, North Cumberland Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Cumberland Middle a Title I school?
No, North Cumberland Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Cumberland Middle?
11.3% of students at North Cumberland Middle 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
- 631
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (401) 333-6306
- 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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