Serving 188 students in grades Kindergarten-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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Oxford-Cumberland Canal School serves the southern part of Westbrook, ME, with an attendance zone covering approximately 3.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a driving time of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, as the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 1.3 miles, extending up to 1.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oxford-cumberland Canal School's student population of 188 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
188 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oxford-cumberland Canal 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 Oxford-cumberland Canal School is 0.61, which is more 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
#288 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
12%
4%
Black
23%
5%
White
57%
85%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
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 #288 out of 500 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Oxford-cumberland Canal School?
188 students attend Oxford-cumberland Canal School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Oxford-cumberland Canal School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oxford-cumberland Canal School?
Oxford-cumberland Canal School has a student ration of 9:1, 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 Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oxford-cumberland Canal School part of?
Oxford-cumberland Canal School is part of Westbrook School District.
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