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John J. McLaughlin Cumberland

205 Manville Hill Road, Cumberland, RI, 02864

Top 10% School in RHODE ISLAND

Ranked 5 of 145 in RHODE ISLAND

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About John J. McLaughlin Cumberland

John J. McLaughlin Cumberland Hill School has a warm, steady atmosphere that families notice quickly. The math proficiency usually sits around the mid-range, rising or dipping slightly depending on the class mix each year. The teacher–student ratio feels like one teacher guiding a small, manageable group, which helps keep the classrooms calm and predictable. Compared with nearby Cumberland schools like Community School and Garvin Elementary, Cumberland Hill feels a bit more relaxed in daily rhythm but still organized enough for younger learners who need structure. A typical three-bedroom rental in this part of Cumberland usually falls in the mid-two-thousand dollars range, with newer homes costing a little more. After Cumberland Hill, students often move on to North Cumberland Middle School and later Cumberland High School. Many former students grow into careers like nursing support, early childhood education, digital tech roles, culinary work, HVAC and automotive trades, and small business jobs. Parents say the school communicates clearly and keeps routines simple, helping children feel safe and settled each day. It’s the type of place where kids grow slowly and naturally, without feeling pushed too hard.

John J. McLaughlin Cumberland Contact Information

Address

205 Manville Hill Road, Cumberland, RI, 02864

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Phone

(401) 658-1660

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 47% in Reading.
28
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
431
Total Students
$90091
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at John J. McLaughlin Cumberland

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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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 66.36%
Asian 12.99%
Hispanic 12.53%
Black 2.55%
Two+ Races 5.34%
Native Am. 0.23%
White
66.36%
Asian
12.99%
Hispanic
12.53%
Black
2.55%
Two+ Races
5.34%
Native Am.
0.23%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 431
47.33%
204 Female
52.67%
227 Male

Student Population

431 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

369 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Cumberland Hill School recently introduced updated phonics materials for earlier grades and expanded small-group fluency practice. A math enrichment block also began this quarter, giving students more time with number sense, word problems, and measurement tasks.

FAQ

Q1. What new academic updates were added at Cumberland Hill this year?

Ans. The school introduced new phonics tools and a math enrichment block for early grades.

Q2. How does the school help students needing extra support?

Ans. Teachers run targeted small-group lessons based on weekly checks and classroom observations.

Q3. Are creative subjects available for students?

Ans. Yes, kids enjoy art, music, simple STEM activities, and hands-on projects.

Q4. How does the school communicate with parents?

Ans. Families receive newsletters, email reminders, and updates through the school app.

Q5. What events does Cumberland Hill host for families?

Ans. The school offers literacy nights, seasonal showcases, and small community 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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