W G Mallett School vs. Gerald D Cushing School
Should I attend W G Mallett School or Gerald D Cushing School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
n/a
Gerald D Cushing School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Overview
Serving 318 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, W G Mallett School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Gerald D Cushing School serves 113 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-2
PK-1
Total Students
318 students
113 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
n/a
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
53
31
Kindergarten Students
95
42
Grade 1 Students
84
40
Grade 2 Students
86
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
94%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%