Serving 78 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cushing Community 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 ≥80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cushing Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cushing Community School's student population of 78 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
78 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cushing Community 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 Cushing Community School is 0.02, 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
#362 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
n/a
4%
White
99%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Cushing Community School's ranking?
Cushing Community School is ranked #362 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Cushing Community School?
78 students attend Cushing Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Cushing Community School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cushing Community School?
Cushing Community School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cushing Community School offer ?
Cushing Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cushing Community School part of?
Cushing Community School is part of RSU 13 School District.
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