Cunningham School

Summary:

Cunningham School is an exceptional elementary school located in Milton, MA, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 627 students. As part of the highly-ranked Milton School District, Cunningham School has consistently performed in the top 20% of Massachusetts elementary schools over the past decade, currently ranking 93 out of 916 schools in the state.

Cunningham School's academic performance is truly impressive, with students consistently outperforming state and district averages on MCAS Next Generation assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, 62.69% of Cunningham students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 61.62% in the Milton district and 39.17% statewide. In Mathematics, 67.31% of Cunningham students were proficient or better, exceeding the Milton district at 60.16% and the state at 40.91%. The school's science proficiency rate of 74.07% also surpasses both district and state averages.

Cunningham School stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more representative of the surrounding community compared to nearby schools like Tucker and Glover. Additionally, the school performs exceptionally well for various student subgroups, ranking in the top 100 Massachusetts elementary schools for female students, male students, White students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. This commitment to equity and inclusive practices is further reflected in Cunningham's higher per-student spending of $16,526 in 2020-2021, compared to the nearby Tucker ($15,253) and Glover ($14,244) schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 44 Edge Hill Rd
       Milton, MA  02186


(617) 696-4285

District: Milton

SchoolDigger Rank:
93rd of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,526 Help


Students who attend Cunningham School usually attend:

Middle:    Charles S Pierce Middle
High:    Milton High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  627

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.2%
Asian:
10.2%
Two or more races:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6% Help


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Compare Details Cunningham School ranks better than 89.8% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Milton School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.54. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.2%), Asian (10.2%), two or more races (5.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cunningham School is 12.7, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Milton School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cunningham School is $16,526, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Milton School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cunningham School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cunningham School 93rd of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Cunningham School in the ranking list.)

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Milton:

SchoolDigger ranks Milton 38th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cunningham School

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Rank History for all students at Cunningham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 77.51 202nd 884 77.1%
2004 70.53 292nd 882 66.9%
2005 82.87 139th 887 84.3%
2006 70.89 262nd 911 71.2%
2007 79.71 170th 911 81.3%
2008 68.90 293rd 908 67.7%
2009 79.40 173rd 909 81.0%
2010 71.84 273rd 920 70.3%
2011 83.04 142nd 924 84.6%
2012 84.22 117th 930 87.4%
2013 80.96 163rd 928 82.4%
2014 76.19 213th 926 77.0%
2015 80.78 152nd 914 83.4%
2016 76.23 209th 932 77.6%
2017 84.25 118th 938 87.4%
2018 80.32 166th 934 82.2%
2019 80.38 171st 942 81.8%
2021 87.51 113th 936 87.9%
2022 84.43 136th 932 85.4%
2023 88.44 92nd 928 90.1%
2024 88.54 93rd 916 89.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cunningham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.99 305th 886 65.6%
2019 64.66 237th 896 73.5%
2021 80.92 107th 894 88.0%
2022 63.75 254th 905 71.9%
2023 67.02 174th 703 75.2%
2024 80.95 86th 731 88.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cunningham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.32 354th 685 48.3%
2021 80.57 58th 705 91.8%
2022 74.94 129th 772 83.3%
2023 88.32 40th 757 94.7%
2024 79.43 84th 760 88.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Cunningham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.20 145th 893 83.8%
2019 82.68 122nd 902 86.5%
2021 85.27 120th 898 86.6%
2022 78.79 174th 901 80.7%
2023 84.26 130th 887 85.3%
2024 87.36 87th 886 90.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cunningham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.99 130th 656 80.2%
2019 76.23 110th 665 83.5%
2021 75.82 100th 632 84.2%
2022 59.06 214th 672 68.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Cunningham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.53 206th 898 77.1%
2019 73.42 236th 907 74.0%
2021 86.74 98th 904 89.2%
2022 87.40 94th 908 89.6%
2023 89.56 70th 896 92.2%
2024 86.60 97th 891 89.1%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Cunningham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 87.38 100th 925 89.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Cunningham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 76.22 36th 143 74.8%
2023 66.38 57th 145 60.7%
2024 59.66 72nd 152 52.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Cunningham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.41 98th 174 43.7%
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Rank History for White students at Cunningham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.13 173rd 772 77.6%
2019 71.81 192nd 780 75.4%
2021 81.05 117th 765 84.7%
2022 74.40 151st 764 80.2%
2023 80.85 116th 762 84.8%
2024 85.21 72nd 753 90.4%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Cunningham School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 194 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1990 300 7 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1991 442 18 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1992 518 25 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1993 544 31 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1994 571 25 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1995 551 39 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1996 551 39 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1997 544 35 13 3 0 n/a n/a 0 595
1998 559 45 11 7 0 n/a n/a 0 622
1999 523 51 17 4 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2000 486 45 15 6 0 n/a n/a 0 552
2001 471 52 15 8 0 n/a n/a 0 546
2002 501 45 23 6 0 n/a n/a 0 575
2003 501 45 23 6 0 n/a n/a 0 575
2004 430 45 29 8 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2005 404 40 24 12 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2006 377 41 18 11 0 n/a n/a 1 448
2007 347 61 19 10 0 n/a n/a 3 440
2008 348 51 13 8 0 n/a n/a 3 423
2009 379 50 22 6 0 0 4 0 461
2010 389 52 22 4 0 0 6 0 473
2011 383 53 27 5 0 0 7 0 475
2012 372 45 24 6 0 0 7 0 454
2013 360 51 26 14 0 0 7 0 458
2014 395 48 27 13 0 0 10 0 493
2015 411 33 30 12 0 0 11 0 497
2016 402 33 37 14 0 0 14 0 500
2017 383 40 42 19 1 0 20 0 505
2018 403 42 43 23 1 0 17 0 529
2019 462 33 60 22 2 0 21 0 600
2020 477 37 66 29 2 0 27 0 638
2021 456 32 68 26 0 0 27 0 609
2022 459 34 67 27 0 0 30 0 617
2023 459 32 64 33 1 1 37 0 627

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cunningham School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 200 n/a n/a n/a
1990 310 n/a n/a n/a
1991 464 n/a n/a n/a
1992 550 n/a n/a n/a
1993 584 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 608 n/a n/a n/a
1995 604 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 604 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 595 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 622 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 595 n/a 0.0 1.8
2000 552 n/a 0.0 1.3
2001 546 n/a 0.0 1.3
2002 575 n/a n/a 1.7
2003 575 n/a n/a 1.7
2004 512 28.9 17.7 3.5
2005 480 27.6 17.4 5.4
2006 448 28.7 15.6 5.4
2007 440 28.0 15.7 6.4
2008 423 27.0 15.7 8.3
2009 461 26.4 17.5 10
2010 473 27.3 17.2 12.5
2011 475 27.7 17.1 10.7
2012 454 28.5 15.8 9.7
2013 458 29.2 15.6 8.1
2014 493 31.5 15.6 6.1
2015 497 30.0 16.5 6
2016 500 18.0 27.7 n/a
2017 505 21.6 23.3 n/a
2018 529 35.1 15.0 n/a
2019 600 40.0 14.9 n/a
2020 638 45.4 14.0 n/a
2021 609 46.4 13.1 n/a
2022 617 49.2 12.5 n/a
2023 627 49.2 12.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cunningham School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 200 n/a n/a n/a
1990 310 n/a n/a n/a
1991 464 n/a n/a n/a
1992 550 n/a n/a n/a
1993 584 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 608 n/a n/a n/a
1995 604 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 604 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 595 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 622 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 595 n/a 0.0 1.8
2000 552 n/a 0.0 1.3
2001 546 n/a 0.0 1.3
2002 575 n/a n/a 1.7
2003 575 n/a n/a 1.7
2004 512 28.9 17.7 3.5
2005 480 27.6 17.4 5.4
2006 448 28.7 15.6 5.4
2007 440 28.0 15.7 6.4
2008 423 27.0 15.7 8.3
2009 461 26.4 17.5 10
2010 473 27.3 17.2 12.5
2011 475 27.7 17.1 10.7
2012 454 28.5 15.8 9.7
2013 458 29.2 15.6 8.1
2014 493 31.5 15.6 6.1
2015 497 30.0 16.5 6
2016 500 18.0 27.7 n/a
2017 505 21.6 23.3 n/a
2018 529 35.1 15.0 n/a
2019 600 40.0 14.9 n/a
2020 638 45.4 14.0 n/a
2021 609 46.4 13.1 n/a
2022 617 49.2 12.5 n/a
2023 627 49.2 12.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cunningham School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $752 (5.3%) $13,460 (94.7%) $14,211
2020 $772 (5.1%) $14,340 (94.9%) $15,112
2021 $1,446 (8.7%) $15,080 (91.3%) $16,526

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cunningham School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 171st of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 92nd of 928 Elementary schools
 8.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cunningham School)7174.2
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Milton)7570.7
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cunningham School)5268.8
 16.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Milton)6062
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cunningham School)7754.2
 22.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Milton)7958.5
 20.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cunningham School)8569.9
 15.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Milton)8069.2
 10.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cunningham School)6171.1
 10.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Milton)6971.3
 2.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cunningham School)8066.7
 13.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Milton)7469.4
 4.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Cunningham School)7064.4
 5.6%
   5th Grade Science (Milton)6869.5
 1.5%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cunningham School)7066.9
 3.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Milton)7264.1
 7.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Cunningham School)7068.4
 1.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Milton)6961.5
 7.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Cunningham School)7064.4
 5.6%
   All Grades Science (Milton)6569.4
 4.3%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students600627
 4.5%
African American3332
 3%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian6064
 6.7%
Hispanic2233
 50%
Pacific Islander01
White462459
 0.6%
Two or More Races2137
 76.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cunningham School

In the 2022-23 school year, 627 students attended Cunningham School.

Students at Cunningham School are 73% White, 10% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 5% African American.

Students who attend Cunningham School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Charles S Pierce Middle
High : Milton High

Cunningham School ranks 93rd of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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