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John J. McLaughlin Cumberland

Q: Is John J. McLaughlin Cumberland a good school?

John J. McLaughlin Cumberland ranks 30 th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

30^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Better than 82% of Rhode Island elementary schools

Summary

John J. McLaughlin Cumberland is an elementary school in Cumberland, Rhode Island, serving 431 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. It is part of the Cumberland School District, which is ranked 13th out of 60 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

The school consistently ranks in the top 40 elementary schools in Rhode Island, with strong academic performance. On the latest RICAS tests, 46.8% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 56.8% were proficient or better in Mathematics. The school's science performance on the NGSA is also impressive, with 50% of students scoring proficient or better. John J. McLaughlin Cumberland performs particularly well for certain student subgroups, such as Asian and male students, as well as Hispanic and White students, though its performance for students with low socioeconomic status is relatively lower.

Compared to nearby schools, Community School consistently outperforms John J. McLaughlin Cumberland, while other nearby schools, such as Garvin Memorial and Ashton School, have lower academic performance. The Blackstone Valley Prep Element, a public charter school in the area, has significantly lower academic performance compared to the traditional public schools.

413

Students ?

14.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,887

Per pupil spending ?

22.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

205 Manville Hill Road
Cumberland, RI 02864

(401) 658-1660

District: Cumberland

Students who attend John J. McLaughlin Cumberland usually attend:

Middle:	North Cumberland Middle
High:	Cumberland High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.6%

Hispanic:

13.8%

Asian:

11.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 79th percentile in 2015 → 82nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 18% of Rhode Island elementary schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school52%

District avg55%

30^th of 166

Rhode Island public elementary schools ?

Top 18%▲ up 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 5Elementary Schools in the Cumberland

13^th of 60Cumberland among Rhode Island districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	80.9	30 of 166	81.9%	★★★★☆
2024	77.4	40 of 166	75.9%	★★★★☆
2023	81.0	33 of 167	80.2%	★★★★☆
2022	77.7	39 of 166	76.5%	★★★★☆
2021	64.7	49 of 166	70.5%	★★★★☆
2019	75.3	42 of 169	75.1%	★★★★☆
2018	78.2	31 of 169	81.7%	★★★★☆
2017	80.1	29 of 168	82.7%	★★★★☆
2016	80.5	24 of 170	85.9%	★★★★☆
2015	78.1	35 of 169	79.3%	★★★★☆
2014	67.6	60 of 159	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	66.3	68 of 165	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	75.7	50 of 165	69.7%	★★★★☆
2011	68.0	60 of 165	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	63.1	72 of 169	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	69.4	63 of 169	62.7%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	51.4	1 of 4	75.0%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	70.7	42 of 164	74.4%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	74.7	21 of 111	81.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	52.1	66 of 158	58.2%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	84.6	22 of 166	86.7%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	69.7	16 of 97	83.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	71.5	29 of 129	77.5%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)87th percentile+5 vs school

Special Education (2025)84th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)81st percentile~ school

White (2025)78th percentile-4 vs school

Asian (2025)75th percentile-7 vs school

Female (2025)74th percentile-8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)58th percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Rhode Island (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics57%

Science50%

English Language Arts47%

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Schools Near John J. McLaughlin Cumberland

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NGSA Science (2025)	RICAS English Language Arts (2025)							RICAS Mathematics (2025)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSA Science All Grades	RICAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	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 3rd Grade	RICAS Mathematics 4th Grade	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
John J. McLaughlin Cumberland	Public	K-5	205 Manville Hill Road	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 658-1660	413	29	14.2	22.3%	279 (67.6%)	8 (1.9%)	57 (13.8%)	47 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.3%)	80.9	30^th of 166 public elementary schools	81.9%		77.4	40^th of 166 public elementary schools	75.9%	10	50.0	49.3	39.5	52.0				46.8	64.3	53.9	52.6				56.8	$12,887	$233	$12,653
Blackstone Valley Prep Element	Public, Charter	K-4	3357 Mendon Rd.	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 335-3133	280	22	12.7	82.5%	154 (55.0%)	104 (37.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.9%)	7 (2.5%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32	112^th of 166 public elementary schools	32.5%		17.9	140^th of 166 public elementary schools	15.7%	28		32.1	23.1					27.8	25.0	34.6					29.6	$15,102	$1,595	$13,506
Ashton School	Public	K-5	2602 Mendon Road (Transitional	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 333-0554	429	28	15.3	17.9%	278 (64.8%)	21 (4.9%)	43 (10.0%)	61 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.1%)	83.4	24^th of 166 public elementary schools	85.5%		84.1	30^th of 166 public elementary schools	81.9%	6	45.1	61.6	48.6	45.1				52.5	78.1	45.9	56.9				60.6	$12,263	$28	$12,235
Northern Lincoln Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	315 New River Road	Manville	02838	Providence County	Lincoln	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 769-0261	495	38	13.0	46.3%	340 (68.7%)	45 (9.1%)	58 (11.7%)	31 (6.3%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	17 (3.4%)	51.5	71^st of 166 public elementary schools	57.2%		57.8	60^th of 166 public elementary schools	63.9%	11	35.9	38.9	35.8	34.6				36.4	38.9	38.8	26.9				34.6	$22,162	$3,313	$18,849
Leo A. Savoie School	Public	K-5	990 Mendon Road	Woonsocket	02895	Providence County	Woonsocket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 767-4820	380	25	15.2	62.4%	207 (54.5%)	36 (9.5%)	91 (23.9%)	14 (3.7%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	29 (7.6%)	18.4	137^th of 166 public elementary schools	17.5%		22	134^th of 166 public elementary schools	19.3%	3	25.3	16.2	6.7	16.2				13.5	15.8	11.5	25.3				17.9	$17,672	$3,607	$14,065
Bernon Heights School	Public	K-5	657 Logee Street	Woonsocket	02895	Providence County	Woonsocket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 767-4864	405	30	13.5	64.0%	210 (51.9%)	57 (14.1%)	89 (22.0%)	13 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	33 (8.1%)	17.5	143^rd of 166 public elementary schools	13.9%		13.8	154^th of 166 public elementary schools	7.2%	11	20.5	11.8	14.7	12.7				13.0	21.7	26.1	16.4				21.3	$18,827	$6,290	$12,537
Pothier-Citizens Elementary Campus	Public	PK, KG-5	250 Winthrop Street	Woonsocket	02895	Providence County	Woonsocket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 767-4850	669	49	13.6	65.9%	331 (49.5%)	64 (9.6%)	216 (32.3%)	22 (3.3%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.6%)	7.7	165^th of 166 public elementary schools	0.6%		7.7	165^th of 166 public elementary schools	0.6%		10.9	12.5		5.5				7.5	6.7		7.6				5.7	$17,308	$3,659	$13,649
Community School	Public	K-5	15 Arnold Mills Road	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 333-5724	545	33	16.5	9.0%	443 (81.3%)	11 (2.0%)	24 (4.4%)	37 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.5%)	98.2	2^nd of 166 public elementary schools	98.8%		97.2	1^st of 166 public elementary schools	99.4%	1	71.1	73.0	61.1	72.8				69.4	84.0	76.9	84.2				82.0	$11,092	$210	$10,882
RISE Prep Mayoral Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	30 Cumberland Street	Woonsocket	02895	Providence County	RISE Prep Mayoral Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 765-5127	573	35	16.3	67.0%	224 (39.1%)	37 (6.5%)	192 (33.5%)	30 (5.2%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (14.8%)	26	126^th of 166 public elementary schools	24.1%		34.5	99^th of 166 public elementary schools	40.4%	27	27.9	25.0	15.8	15.0	20.7	26.4	28.0	21.6	26.7	15.8	20.0	27.6	18.9	24.0	22.2	$13,248	$2,064	$11,184
Lincoln Central Elementary	Public	K-5	1081 Great Road	Lincoln	02865	Providence County	Lincoln	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 334-2800	416	24	17.3	12.7%	342 (82.2%)	10 (2.4%)	30 (7.2%)	27 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.4%)	96.9	4^th of 166 public elementary schools	97.6%		95	5^th of 166 public elementary schools	97.0%	1	60.5	66.7	66.7	61.7				65.0	81.9	80.2	69.1				76.9	$13,963	$409	$13,554

Frequently Asked Questions about John J. McLaughlin Cumberland

What schools do graduates of John J. McLaughlin Cumberland attend?

Students who attend John J. McLaughlin Cumberland usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Cumberland Middle
High : Cumberland High School

What district is John J. McLaughlin Cumberland in?

Cumberland

What is the racial makeup of John J. McLaughlin Cumberland?

Students at John J. McLaughlin Cumberland are 68% White, 14% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Is John J. McLaughlin Cumberland a good school?

John J. McLaughlin Cumberland ranks 30^th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend John J. McLaughlin Cumberland?

In the 2024-25 school year, 413 students attended John J. McLaughlin Cumberland.

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