John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland vs. Ashton 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
Math Proficiency
Ashton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 413 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 429 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ashton School 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
413 students
429 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#57 out of 287 schools in RI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#33 out of 287 schools in RI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
59
65
Grade 1 Students
66
83
Grade 2 Students
71
79
Grade 3 Students
68
76
Grade 4 Students
75
76
Grade 5 Students
74
50
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
14%
% Hispanic
14%
10%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
68%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%