Serving 277 students in grades 3-5, Cascade Brook 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 79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cascade Brook School's student population of 277 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
277 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cascade Brook 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 Cascade Brook School is 0.08, 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
#324 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
4%
White
96%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Cascade Brook School's ranking?
Cascade Brook School is ranked #324 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Cascade Brook School often compared to?
Cascade Brook Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cape Cod Hill Elementary School, Mt Blue High School, Mt Blue Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Cascade Brook School?
277 students attend Cascade Brook School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Cascade Brook School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cascade Brook School?
Cascade Brook School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cascade Brook School offer ?
Cascade Brook School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Cascade Brook School part of?
Cascade Brook School is part of RSU 09 School District.
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