John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland vs. Community School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 654 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Community School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
424 students
654 students
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% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
41 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#48 out of 289 schools in RI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#3 out of 289 schools in RI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
76%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
69%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
65-69%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Kindergarten Students
74
106
Grade 1 Students
72
111
Grade 2 Students
73
107
Grade 3 Students
71
114
Grade 4 Students
74
110
Grade 5 Students
60
106
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
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% Asian
12%
6%
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% Hispanic
12%
4%
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% Black
2%
3%
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% White
68%
82%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
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Diversity Score
0.51
0.32
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Community School and the public school average diversity score of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Community School and the public school average diversity score of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/72000/71537/community-school-chart-dLZe4m.png)
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
3%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
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