North Cumberland Middle

400 Nate Whipple Highway
Cumberland, RI 02864

635 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

North Cumberland Middle School, located at 400 Nate Whipple Highway in Cumberland, Rhode Island, serves students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Cumberland School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. It focuses on a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects—such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—while also offering opportunities for students to explore elective interests and extracurricular activities that promote social and emotional growth.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Cumberland community, acting as a hub for adolescent development in the area. With a focus on academic rigor and character building, North Cumberland Middle encourages students to develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility. By utilizing a variety of instructional methods and maintaining strong communication between staff, students, and families, the school aims to create a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its middle schoolers for the transition into Cumberland High School and beyond.

635

Total Students

42.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Cumberland Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	497
Hispanic	59
Black	12
Asian	47
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
497 (78.4 %)
Hispanic
59 (9.3 %)
Asian
47 (7.4 %)
Two or More
18 (2.8 %)
Black
12 (1.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)333-6306
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	635
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	65
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 6 208

Grade 7 217

Grade 8 210