Cunningham School vs Samuel Slater Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 72 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cunningham School
Pawtucket · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students
Samuel Slater Middle School
Pawtucket · Public middle · Grades 6–8
590 students
| Measure | Cunningham School Pawtucket, Rhode Island | Samuel Slater Middle School Pawtucket, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #155 of 172 | #49 of 58 |
| National rank | #45147 of 50,301 | #14454 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 355 | 590 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.2% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 9% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 6% |
| city | Pawtucket | Pawtucket |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cunningham School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.5 vs 15.9).
- •Cunningham School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 6%).
- •Cunningham School does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 9%).
- •Samuel Slater Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.9% vs 93.2%).
- •Samuel Slater Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.1).
- •Samuel Slater Middle School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 355.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cunningham School better than Samuel Slater Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cunningham School ranks higher (19.5 vs 15.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cunningham School and Samuel Slater Middle School?
About 72 m in a straight line, between Pawtucket and Pawtucket in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cunningham School: 355. Samuel Slater Middle School: 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cunningham School and Samuel Slater Middle School rank in Rhode Island?
Cunningham School is 155th of 172 and Samuel Slater Middle School is 49th of 58 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).