Serving 195 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Oxford-cumberland Canal School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oxford-cumberland Canal School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Oxford-cumberland Canal School's student population of 195 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oxford-cumberland Canal School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oxford-cumberland Canal School is 0.47, which is more 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
#467 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
3%
Black
17%
4%
White
71%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oxford-cumberland Canal School's ranking?
Oxford-cumberland Canal School is ranked #467 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Oxford-cumberland Canal School often compared to?
Oxford-cumberland Canal Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saccarappa School, Congin School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Oxford-cumberland Canal School?
195 students attend Oxford-cumberland Canal School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Oxford-cumberland Canal School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oxford-cumberland Canal School?
Oxford-cumberland Canal School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Oxford-cumberland Canal School offer ?
Oxford-cumberland Canal School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Oxford-cumberland Canal School part of?
Oxford-cumberland Canal School is part of Westbrook Public Schools School District.
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