John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland vs. Ashton School
Should you attend John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland or Ashton School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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
Ashton 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 431 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 327 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
431 students
327 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#48 out of 289 schools in RI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#32 out of 289 schools in RI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
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
69
64
Grade 1 Students
69
61
Grade 2 Students
72
48
Grade 3 Students
74
58
Grade 4 Students
72
47
Grade 5 Students
75
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
14%
% Hispanic
13%
9%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
66%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
