Serving 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Burchard A Dunn School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Burchard A Dunn School's student population of 326 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Burchard A Dunn School ranks within the top 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burchard A Dunn School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#203 out of 508 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
4%
White
91%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burchard A Dunn School's ranking?
Burchard A Dunn School is ranked #203 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Burchard A Dunn School often compared to?
Burchard A Dunn Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windham Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Burchard A Dunn School?
326 students attend Burchard A Dunn School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Burchard A Dunn School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burchard A Dunn School?
Burchard A Dunn School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Burchard A Dunn School offer ?
Burchard A Dunn School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Burchard A Dunn School part of?
Burchard A Dunn School is part of RSU 15/MSAD 15 School District.
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