Elementary Schools in Cumberland

The Cumberland school district in Rhode Island is home to 5 elementary schools serving students from grades K-5. While the district as a whole is ranked 15th out of 60 in the state, the data reveals a stark contrast in performance between the top-tier and lower-performing schools in the area.

Community School and Ashton School stand out as the top-performing elementary schools in Cumberland, consistently ranking among the best in Rhode Island. Community School, in particular, has earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 3 years and significantly outperforms the district and state averages on standardized assessments. In contrast, the other 3 elementary schools in the district - John J. McLaughlin Cumberland, Garvin Memorial, and B.F. Norton Elementary School - lag behind in academic achievement, with proficiency rates well below the Cumberland district and Rhode Island state averages.

The data suggests a potential correlation between student socioeconomic status and school performance, as the top-performing schools have significantly lower rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Understanding and addressing the factors contributing to this performance gap within the Cumberland school district could be an important area of focus for local education leaders.