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Burchard A Dunn School vs. Memorial School

Should you attend Burchard A Dunn School or Memorial School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Burchard A Dunn School
667 Morse Road
New Gloucester, ME 04260
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8/
10
Top 30%
Memorial School
86 Intervale Road
New Gloucester, ME 04260
Overview
Serving 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Burchard A Dunn School ranks in the top 30% 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 61% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Memorial School serves 190 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-4
K-2
Total Students
349 students
190 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Burchard A Dunn School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Memorial School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Burchard A Dunn School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Memorial School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Burchard A Dunn School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Memorial School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Burchard A Dunn School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Administrative District 15 and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Memorial School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Administrative District 15 and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#111 out of 500 schools in ME
(Top 30%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Burchard A Dunn School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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61%
(Top 30% in ME)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Burchard A Dunn School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Administrative District 15 and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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89%
(Top 30% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Burchard A Dunn School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Administrative District 15 and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Burchard A Dunn School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Memorial School by grade.
Pre-K Students
84
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Kindergarten Students
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60
Grade 1 Students
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61
Grade 2 Students
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69
Grade 3 Students
122
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Grade 4 Students
143
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Burchard A Dunn School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Administrative District 15 and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
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% Asian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Burchard A Dunn School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Administrative District 15 and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Memorial School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Administrative District 15 and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Burchard A Dunn School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Administrative District 15 and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Memorial School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Administrative District 15 and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Burchard A Dunn School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Administrative District 15 and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Memorial School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Administrative District 15 and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
90%
97%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Burchard A Dunn School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Administrative District 15 and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Memorial School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Administrative District 15 and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Burchard A Dunn School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Administrative District 15 and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Memorial School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Administrative District 15 and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.19
0.06
This chart showcases the diversity score of Burchard A Dunn School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Administrative District 15 and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Memorial School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Administrative District 15 and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
22%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Burchard A Dunn School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Administrative District 15 and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Memorial School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Administrative District 15 and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Burchard A Dunn School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Administrative District 15 and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Memorial School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Administrative District 15 and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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