Serving 185 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 7:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oxford-cumberland Canal School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Oxford-cumberland Canal School's student population of 185 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 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 0.58, which is more 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
#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
7:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
5%
3%
Black
25%
5%
White
60%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 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 Congin School, Saccarappa 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?
185 students attend Oxford-cumberland Canal School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Oxford-cumberland Canal School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oxford-cumberland Canal School?
Oxford-cumberland Canal School has a student ration of 7:1, 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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