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Garvin Memorial

1364 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland, RI, 02864

About Garvin Memorial

Garvin Memorial School has a warm, predictable feel that many families notice early on. The math proficiency usually sits around the mid-range, shifting up or down a bit depending on the mix of students each year. The teacher–student ratio feels like one teacher guiding a smaller, comfortable group, which helps keep classrooms calm and gives kids space to settle in. Compared with nearby Cumberland schools like Ashton and Community School, Garvin feels a little more relaxed in day-to-day rhythm, though still organized enough for young learners who need steady routines. A typical three-bedroom rental in this part of Cumberland usually falls in the mid-two-thousand dollars range, with updated homes costing a bit more. After their time at Garvin, students usually move on to North Cumberland Middle School and later Cumberland High School. Many former Garvin students go into fields like nursing support, digital tech work, early education, HVAC and automotive trades, culinary arts, and small business roles. Parents say the school communicates in simple, clear ways and keeps things steady for kids. It’s the kind of place where children grow at a comfortable pace without too much pressure.

Garvin Memorial Contact Information

Address

1364 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland, RI, 02864

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Phone

(401) 333-2557

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 42%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 42% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
399
Total Students
$90091
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 17 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Garvin Memorial

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Early Release on Wednesday at 2:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 75.94%
Asian 3.76%
Hispanic 14.54%
Black 1.5%
Two+ Races 4.26%
Native Am. 0%
White
75.94%
Asian
3.76%
Hispanic
14.54%
Black
1.5%
Two+ Races
4.26%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 399
45.11%
180 Female
54.89%
219 Male

Student Population

399 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

798 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Garvin Memorial School recently expanded its early-grade phonics program and added new small-group reading rotations. A weekly math focus block also began, emphasizing number patterns, word problems, and hands-on measurement tasks.

FAQ

Q1. What new learning updates were introduced at Garvin this year?

Ans. The school added updated phonics tools and a weekly math focus block.

Q2. How does Garvin support students who need extra help?

Ans. Teachers provide small-group lessons in reading and math based on weekly check-ins.

Q3. Are creative activities part of the school routine?

Ans. Yes, children enjoy art, music, hands-on tasks, and simple STEM activities.

Q4. How does the school stay connected with families?

Ans. Parents receive newsletters, email reminders, and app updates.

Q5. What events does Garvin host each year?

Ans. The school offers literacy nights, seasonal programs, and family-centered gatherings.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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