Joseph L. McCourt MS

(401)725-2092

436 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Joseph L. McCourt Middle School, located at 45 Highland Avenue in Cumberland, Rhode Island, serves as a key educational institution within the Cumberland School Department. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for students during their middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing both core academic subjects and critical thinking skills.

Beyond the classroom, Joseph L. McCourt Middle School focuses on cultivating a supportive community culture that encourages student involvement. The school typically provides various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which allow students to explore their interests and build collaborative relationships with their peers and staff. Located in a residential area of Cumberland, the school plays an active role in the local community, striving to maintain a strong partnership between educators, students, and families to ensure overall student success.

436

Total Students

40.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joseph L. McCourt MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	104
Black	29
Asian	6
Two or More	21

White
276 (63.3 %)
Hispanic
104 (23.9 %)
Black
29 (6.7 %)
Two or More
21 (4.8 %)
Asian
6 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cumberland
Phone:	(401)725-2092
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	436
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	172
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 156

Grade 7 138

Grade 8 142