Cumberland

The Cumberland school district in Rhode Island serves 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district is ranked 13 out of 60 in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating a high-quality education system.

A few schools stand out in the district. Community School is the top-performing elementary school, ranked #1 or #2 in the state with exceptional test scores. North Cumberland Middle is also a standout, ranked #2 or #3 in the state with strong academic performance. Meanwhile, Ashton School is another high-performing elementary school, ranked in the top 30 in Rhode Island.

The district's schools generally outperform state averages on standardized tests, with Cumberland High School seeing 70.2% of 11th graders proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 51.6%. However, there is a notable gap in performance between the top-ranked schools and the lower-ranked ones, suggesting room for improvement at some campuses. The district also exhibits a wide range in free/reduced lunch rates, from 5.21% at Community School to 42.2% at B.F. Norton Elementary, highlighting varying levels of economic diversity and potential challenges for schools with higher rates of economically disadvantaged students.