Cumberland

The Cumberland school district in Rhode Island serves 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district is ranked 15 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the district as a whole performs well, there is significant variation in the quality of education provided by individual schools.

The standout schools in the district are Community School, which is ranked 1st out of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools and has a 5-star rating, and North Cumberland Middle, which is ranked 2nd out of 64 Rhode Island middle schools and also has a 5-star rating. Both of these schools consistently outperform the district and state averages on standardized tests. Another high-performing school is Ashton School, which is ranked 30th out of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools and has a 4-star rating.

In contrast, some schools in the Cumberland district struggle to meet state standards, with test scores well below the district and state averages. For example, Joseph L. McCourt Middle School has only 29.7% of students proficient or better in RICAS Math, compared to the district average of 52.1% and the state average of 33.9%. These disparities suggest that while the Cumberland district as a whole performs well, there is room for improvement in ensuring all students receive a high-quality education.