Serving 74 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cushing Community School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 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 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Cushing Community School serves the southwest part of its school district in Cushing, ME, covering an area of approximately 26.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.5 miles away.
- 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
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cushing Community School's student population of 74 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
74 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Calendar
School Motto
perseverance matters
School Rankings
Cushing Community School ranks within the top 30% of all 500 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 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#138 out of 500 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Hispanic
1%
4%
White
99%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #138 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Cushing Community School?
74 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 7:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cushing Community School part of?
Cushing Community School is part of RSU 13 School District.
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