North Cumberland Middle

Summary:

North Cumberland Middle is a highly-ranked public middle school located in Cumberland, Rhode Island, serving grades 6-8 with an enrollment of 635 students. The school is part of the Cumberland School District, which is ranked 15th out of 60 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Cumberland Middle consistently ranks among the top 2-3 middle schools in Rhode Island, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 64.4% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 68% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly outperforming the Cumberland district and state averages. The school has maintained its high academic performance over the years, ranking in the top 4 middle schools in the state for the past 7 school years, demonstrating its ability to sustain excellence.

North Cumberland Middle has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 10.63% to 12.6% over the past 3 school years, significantly lower than the district and state averages. The school also has a relatively low per-student spending of around $11,000-$11,500 over the past 4 school years, suggesting efficient resource allocation and management. Additionally, the school has maintained a favorable student-teacher ratio between 12.9 and 14.9 over the past 3 school years, lower than the nearby Joseph L. McCourt Middle School and some other comparisons.

Detail:

Public 6-8

400 Nate Whipple Highway
Cumberland, RI 02864

(401) 333-6306

District: Cumberland

SchoolDigger Rank:
2^nd of 64 Rhode Island Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,165

Students who attend North Cumberland Middle usually attend:

High:

Cumberland High School

Feeder schools for North Cumberland Middle:

Elementary:	Community School
	John J. McLaughlin Cumberland

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 635

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.3%

Hispanic:

9.3%

Asian:

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Cumberland Middle ranks better than 96.9% of middle schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.37. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.3%), Hispanic (9.3%), Asian (7.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 12.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Cumberland Middle is 14.9. (See more...)

Compare North Cumberland Middle employs 42.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Cumberland Middle is $11,165.

Schooldigger Rankings:

North Cumberland Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks North Cumberland Middle 2^nd of 64 Rhode Island public middle schools. (See North Cumberland Middle in the ranking list.)

Cumberland:

SchoolDigger ranks Cumberland 15^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Cumberland Middle

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	74.05	18^th	53	66.0%
2010	85.33	6^th	54	88.9%
2011	82.92	8^th	49	83.7%
2012	81.22	9^th	48	81.3%
2013	81.52	9^th	48	81.3%
2014	81.81	9^th	49	81.6%
2015	72.41	13^th	59	78.0%
2016	78.03	13^th	59	78.0%
2017	91.02	4^th	57	93.0%
2018	94.94	3^rd	53	94.3%
2019	97.71	2^nd	61	96.7%
2021	94.21	3^rd	62	95.2%
2022	95.25	2^nd	60	96.7%
2023	96.49	2^nd	64	96.9%
2024	97.37	2^nd	64	96.9%

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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Cumberland Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	425	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	426
1989	424	2	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	432
1990	479	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	486
1991	510	0	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	515
1992	525	1	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	530
1993	540	0	7	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	549
1994	536	1	9	3	5	n/a	n/a	0	554
1995	578	2	3	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	587
1996	578	2	3	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	587
1997	600	3	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	611
1998	593	5	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	606
1999	626	3	5	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	641
2000	625	2	5	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	640
2001	665	7	5	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	683
2002	676	7	5	13	8	n/a	n/a	0	709
2003	676	7	5	13	8	n/a	n/a	0	709
2004	658	6	5	11	5	n/a	n/a	0	685
2005	666	9	11	11	4	n/a	n/a	0	701
2006	662	9	9	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	695
2007	676	8	16	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	710
2008	650	12	15	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	689
2009	605	15	17	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	649
2010	584	16	9	19	2	n/a	n/a	0	630
2011	576	11	9	16	0	0	16	0	628
2012	525	11	9	15	0	0	18	0	578
2013	531	10	10	18	0	0	22	0	591
2014	550	8	14	25	0	0	21	0	618
2015	598	10	15	25	0	0	15	0	663
2016	620	12	21	23	0	0	9	0	685
2017	598	9	23	33	0	0	3	0	666
2018	581	10	24	36	0	0	3	0	654
2019	548	10	22	31	0	0	12	0	623
2020	522	7	27	29	0	0	20	0	605
2021	520	8	39	39	1	0	22	0	629
2022	499	9	43	50	0	0	20	0	621
2023	497	12	47	59	1	0	18	1	635

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Cumberland Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	426	n/a	n/a	4.5
1989	432	n/a	n/a	1.9
1990	486	n/a	n/a	1
1991	515	36.2	14.2	1.6
1992	530	44.0	12.0	1.9
1993	549	54.0	10.2	1.8
1994	554	41.0	13.5	1.8
1995	587	47.4	12.4	3.4
1996	587	47.4	12.4	3.4
1997	611	49.5	12.3	2.3
1998	606	47.0	12.9	5
1999	641	45.0	14.2	4.7
2000	640	46.0	13.9	3.8
2001	683	45.0	15.2	5.3
2002	709	n/a	n/a	4.1
2003	709	n/a	n/a	4.1
2004	685	55.0	12.5	3.6
2005	701	57.0	12.3	4.6
2006	695	56.0	12.4	5.3
2007	710	41.9	16.9	4.2
2008	689	45.1	15.3	5.7
2009	649	41.4	13.0	5.5
2010	630	44.0	14.3	6.5
2011	628	38.7	16.2	9.4
2012	578	38.0	15.2	10.7
2013	591	31.0	19.0	10.2
2014	618	27.0	22.8	13.4
2015	663	28.0	23.6	11.5
2016	685	43.0	15.9	8.9
2017	666	45.6	14.6	9.3
2018	654	43.3	15.1	8.1
2019	623	45.8	13.6	7.1
2020	605	46.6	12.9	10.7
2021	629	45.4	13.8	12.2
2022	621	47.9	12.9	10.6
2023	635	42.6	14.9	12.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Cumberland Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	426	n/a	n/a	4.5
1989	432	n/a	n/a	1.9
1990	486	n/a	n/a	1
1991	515	36.2	14.2	1.6
1992	530	44.0	12.0	1.9
1993	549	54.0	10.2	1.8
1994	554	41.0	13.5	1.8
1995	587	47.4	12.4	3.4
1996	587	47.4	12.4	3.4
1997	611	49.5	12.3	2.3
1998	606	47.0	12.9	5
1999	641	45.0	14.2	4.7
2000	640	46.0	13.9	3.8
2001	683	45.0	15.2	5.3
2002	709	n/a	n/a	4.1
2003	709	n/a	n/a	4.1
2004	685	55.0	12.5	3.6
2005	701	57.0	12.3	4.6
2006	695	56.0	12.4	5.3
2007	710	41.9	16.9	4.2
2008	689	45.1	15.3	5.7
2009	649	41.4	13.0	5.5
2010	630	44.0	14.3	6.5
2011	628	38.7	16.2	9.4
2012	578	38.0	15.2	10.7
2013	591	31.0	19.0	10.2
2014	618	27.0	22.8	13.4
2015	663	28.0	23.6	11.5
2016	685	43.0	15.9	8.9
2017	666	45.6	14.6	9.3
2018	654	43.3	15.1	8.1
2019	623	45.8	13.6	7.1
2020	605	46.6	12.9	10.7
2021	629	45.4	13.8	12.2
2022	621	47.9	12.9	10.6
2023	635	42.6	14.9	12.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Cumberland Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$38 (0.4%)	$10,426 (99.6%)	$10,464
2019	$40 (0.3%)	$11,403 (99.7%)	$11,443
2020	$47 (0.4%)	$11,298 (99.6%)	$11,345
2021	$90 (0.8%)	$11,075 (99.2%)	$11,165

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Cumberland Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2^nd of 61 Middle schools	Ranks 2^nd of 64 Middle schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Cumberland Middle)	76.3	66.2	10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cumberland)	63.8	54	9.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	39.1	31.9	7.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Cumberland Middle)	68.6	70.5	1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland)	54.4	57.6	3.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	28	28.7	0.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Cumberland Middle)	80	64.4	15.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cumberland)	64.4	54.2	10.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	31.5	29	2.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Cumberland Middle)	67.7	56.6	11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland)	55.9	48.2	7.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	27.6	25.7	1.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Cumberland Middle)	74.5	62.7	11.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cumberland)	60.1	54.6	5.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	36.3	32.2	4.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Cumberland Middle)	63.9	67.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland)	51.9	50.9	1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	24.5	23	1.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (North Cumberland Middle)	76.9	64.4	12.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cumberland)	61.3	54.8	6.5%
All Grades Mathematics (North Cumberland Middle)	66.7	64.9	1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Cumberland)	55	57.5	2.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	623	635	1.9%
African American	10	12	20%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	22	47	113.6%
Hispanic	31	59	90.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	548	497	9.3%
Two or More Races	12	18	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	7.1%	12.6%	5.5%

Schools Near North Cumberland Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSA Science (2024)	RICAS English Language Arts (2024)					RICAS Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSA Science All Grades	RICAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 6th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 7th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 8th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Cumberland Middle	Public	6-8	400 Nate Whipple Highway	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 333-6306	635	43	14.9	12.6%	497 (78.3%)	12 (1.9%)	59 (9.3%)	47 (7.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.8%)	97.4	2^nd of 64 public middle schools	96.9%		96.5	2^nd of 64 public middle schools	96.9%		63.9		67.6	62.6	62.9	64.4		66.7	64.7	72.7	68.0	$11,165	$91	$11,075
Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet	Public	6-8	60 Florence Dr.	Woonsocket	02895	Providence County	Woonsocket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 235-6110	564	50	11.2	82.8%	236 (41.8%)	78 (13.8%)	183 (32.4%)	22 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.8%)	9.3	64^th of 64 public middle schools	0.0%		10.4	58^th of 64 public middle schools	9.4%	6	13.8		6.3	5.7	6.3	6.1		6.3
Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova	Public	6-8	240 Florence Dr.	Woonsocket	02895	Providence County	Woonsocket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 235-6125	630	59	10.6	79.4%	247 (39.2%)	69 (11.0%)	227 (36.0%)	37 (5.9%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (7.3%)	9.5	63^rd of 64 public middle schools	1.6%		9	62^nd of 64 public middle schools	3.1%	1	8.5		5.7	6.3	6.6	6.2		8.7	7.5	5.8	7.3
Joseph L. McCourt Middle School	Public	6-8	45 Highland Avenue	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 725-2092	436	40	10.8	36.9%	276 (63.3%)	29 (6.7%)	104 (23.9%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.8%)	52.8	28^th of 64 public middle schools	56.3%		60.3	24^th of 64 public middle schools	62.5%	4	25.9		45.3	23.9	40.4	36.2		42.7	25.8	20.4	29.7	$14,962	$709	$14,253
Founders Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	1 Social Street	Woonsocket	02895	Providence County	Beacon Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 671-6261	153	11	14.5	47.1%	65 (42.5%)	19 (12.4%)	52 (34.0%)	3 (2.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (8.5%)	15.1	52^nd of 64 public middle schools	18.8%		14.5	52^nd of 64 public middle schools	18.8%		20.0			9.6	14.8	9.3		5.4				$10,049	$1,284	$8,766
Lincoln Middle School	Public	6-8	152 Jenckes Hill Road	Lincoln	02865	Providence County	Lincoln	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 721-3400	778	51	15.3	28.7%	583 (74.9%)	40 (5.1%)	94 (12.1%)	22 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	34 (4.4%)	71.2	17^th of 64 public middle schools	73.4%		74.1	15^th of 64 public middle schools	76.6%	2	42.6		28.2	34.7	47.5	37.0		45.5	42.6	46.3	44.8	$14,012	$268	$13,744
Blackstone Valley Prep Junior High	Public, Charter	7-8	909 Lonsdale	Central Falls	02863	Providence County	Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 331-3533	324	31	10.4	65.7%	73 (22.5%)	50 (15.4%)	178 (54.9%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.2%)	55.6	27^th of 64 public middle schools	57.8%		54	29^th of 64 public middle schools	54.7%	2	28.2			25.3	27.1	26.2			44.0	46.8	45.3	$13,501	$1,230	$12,271
North Smithfield Middle School	Public	5-8	1850 Providence Pike	North Smithfield	02896	Providence County	North Smithfield	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 597-6100	506	43	11.8	22.3%	420 (83.0%)	11 (2.2%)	49 (9.7%)	11 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.0%)	88	6^th of 64 public middle schools	90.6%		88.7	6^th of 64 public middle schools	90.6%		44.9	61.4	52.7	56.1	58.4	57.0	59.6	49.6	62.1	55.8	56.6	$13,145	$260	$12,885
Calcutt Middle School	Public	6-8	112 Washington Street	Central Falls	02863	Providence County	Central Falls	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 727-7726	511	35	14.8	97.3%	117 (22.9%)	99 (19.4%)	235 (46.0%)	3 (0.6%)	42 (8.2%)	2 (0.4%)	13 (2.5%)	9.9	61^st of 64 public middle schools	4.7%					(n/a)				6.7				6.5				$12,483	$2,186	$10,296
Raices Upper Dual Language Acd	Public	6-8	112 Washington Street	Central falls	02863	Providence County	Central Falls	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(401) 727-7733	40	2	20.0	92.5%	1 (2.5%)	1 (2.5%)	38 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					5.9

Frequently Asked Questions about North Cumberland Middle

How many students attend North Cumberland Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 635 students attended North Cumberland Middle.

Is North Cumberland Middle a good school?

Yes! North Cumberland Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 2^nd of 64 Rhode Island middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of North Cumberland Middle?

Students at North Cumberland Middle are 78% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is North Cumberland Middle in?

Cumberland

What high school do graduates of North Cumberland Middle attend?

Students who attend North Cumberland Middle usually go on to attend Cumberland High School

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