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C K Burns School vs. Young School

Should you attend C K Burns School or Young 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
C K Burns School
135 Middle Street
Saco, ME 04072
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7/
10
Top 50%
Young School
36 Tasker St
Saco, ME 04072
Top Rankings
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Young School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 609 students in grades 3-5, C K Burns School ranks in the top 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 57% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Young School serves 313 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-5
K-2
Total Students
609 students
313 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at C K Burns School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Young School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at C K Burns School.
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at C K Burns School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Young School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at C K Burns School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Saco Public Schools 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 Young School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Saco Public Schools and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#185 out of 500 schools in ME
(Top 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of C K Burns School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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57%
(Top 30% in ME)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at C K Burns School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Saco Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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84%
(Top 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at C K Burns School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Saco Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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20-24%
(Bottom 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of C K Burns School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Young School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
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109
Grade 1 Students
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96
Grade 2 Students
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108
Grade 3 Students
201
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Grade 4 Students
203
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Grade 5 Students
205
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at C K Burns School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Saco Public Schools 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 American Indian at Young School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Saco Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at C K Burns School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Saco Public Schools 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 Asian at Young School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Saco Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at C K Burns School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Saco Public Schools 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 Young School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Saco Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at C K Burns School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Saco Public Schools 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 Young School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Saco Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
85%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at C K Burns School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Saco Public Schools 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 Young School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Saco Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
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% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at C K Burns School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Saco Public Schools 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 Young School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Saco Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.27
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of C K Burns School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Saco Public Schools 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 Young School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Saco Public Schools 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
23%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at C K Burns School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Saco Public Schools 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 Young School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Saco Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at C K Burns School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Saco Public Schools 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 Young School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Saco Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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