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Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School

45 Highland Avenue
Cumberland, RI 02864
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 436 students in grades 6-8, Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Bottom 50% in RI
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School's student population of 436 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
436 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (RI)
#147 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
24%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
63%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Rhode Island.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School's ranking?
Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School is ranked #147 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School?
436 students attend Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School?
Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School offer ?
Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School part of?
Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School is part of Cumberland School District.
In what neighborhood is Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School located?
Joseph L. Mccourt Middle School is located in the Valley Falls neighborhood of Cumberland, RI. There are 4 other public schools located in Valley Falls.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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