Serving 264 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 top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cascade Brook School's student population of 264 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cascade Brook School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cascade Brook School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#278 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
94%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cascade Brook School's ranking?
Cascade Brook School is ranked #278 out of 500 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 Middle School, Mt Blue High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Cascade Brook School?
264 students attend Cascade Brook School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Cascade Brook School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cascade Brook School?
Cascade Brook School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cascade Brook School offer ?
Cascade Brook School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cascade Brook School part of?
Cascade Brook School is part of RSU 09 School District.
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