Lillian Parks Hussey School

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Lillian Parks Hussey School ranks 92 nd of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lillian Parks Hussey School is an elementary school in Augusta, Maine, serving around 260 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. It is part of the Augusta Public Schools district, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lillian Parks Hussey School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency, with 66.04% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 60.87% in Mathematics, and 51.28% in Science. The school has ranked among the top elementary schools in Maine in recent years, and its low-income and male students have performed particularly well compared to state averages. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate has fluctuated significantly, which may be an area for improvement.

While Lillian Parks Hussey School outperforms other elementary schools in the Augusta Public Schools district, such as Farrington School and Sylvio J Gilbert School, its performance is not as strong as some of the higher-ranked elementary schools in neighboring districts, such as James H Bean School in Regional School Unit 18. Additionally, Lillian Parks Hussey School has a more diverse student population compared to many nearby schools.

Detail:

Public K-6

12 Gedney Street
Augusta, ME 04330

(207) 626-2461

District: Augusta Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
92^nd of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,757

Students who attend Lillian Parks Hussey School usually attend:

Middle:	Cony Middle School
High:	Cony

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 242

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.8%

Two or more races:

6.2%

Hispanic:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lillian Parks Hussey School ranks better than 68.3% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Augusta Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.86. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Lillian Parks Hussey School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Augusta Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (81.8%), two or more races (6.2%), Hispanic (5.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Augusta Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lillian Parks Hussey School is 12.2. 2 elementary schools in the Augusta Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lillian Parks Hussey School employs 19.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lillian Parks Hussey School is $15,757, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Augusta Public Schools District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lillian Parks Hussey School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Augusta Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Augusta Public Schools 145^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lillian Parks Hussey School

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Rank History for all students at Lillian Parks Hussey School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2006	49.52	93^rd	192	51.6%
2007	69.58	40^th	198	79.8%
2008	68.67	46^th	195	76.4%
2009	69.69	29^th	209	86.1%
2010	55.57	82^nd	193	57.5%
2011	83.66	16^th	186	91.4%
2012	72.80	42^nd	258	83.7%
2013	88.69	7^th	261	97.3%
2015	84.54	44^th	284	84.5%
2016	68.34	63^rd	255	75.3%
2017	67.67	66^th	256	74.2%
2018	74.81	40^th	254	84.3%
2019	80.70	36^th	258	86.0%
2021	50.41	110^th	228	51.8%
2022	64.75	71^st	210	66.2%
2023	69.86	92^nd	290	68.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lillian Parks Hussey School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	97.05	2^nd	82	97.6%
2021	76.45	16^th	64	75.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Lillian Parks Hussey School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	57.92	58^th	153	62.1%
2021	44.87	46^th	90	48.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Lillian Parks Hussey School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	79.19	26^th	153	83.0%
2021	51.84	45^th	90	50.0%

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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of 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.

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lillian Parks Hussey School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	248	248
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	311	311
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	288	288
1994	305	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
1995	263	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	265
1996	263	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	265
1997	246	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	247
1998	242	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	245
1999	217	3	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	223
2000	205	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	206
2001	222	2	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	230
2002	195	2	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	202
2003	195	2	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	202
2004	237	2	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	245
2005	234	5	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	242
2006	220	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
2007	203	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	208
2008	192	0	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	197
2009	194	5	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	203
2010	204	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	208
2011	197	2	4	2	0	0	1	0	206
2012	191	6	2	5	0	0	0	0	204
2013	219	5	3	4	0	0	1	0	232
2014	185	2	4	8	0	0	3	0	202
2015	262	0	4	11	0	0	7	0	284
2016	265	1	4	5	0	0	6	0	281
2017	257	1	4	7	1	0	6	0	276
2018	279	0	4	6	1	0	4	0	294
2019	279	0	2	6	1	1	3	0	292
2020	254	1	8	9	3	1	6	0	282
2021	241	1	6	8	3	0	8	0	267
2022	228	0	9	11	1	0	11	0	260
2023	216	6	11	10	1	0	16	0	260
2024	198	4	10	13	2	0	15	0	242

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 Lillian Parks Hussey School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	248	16.0	15.5	n/a
1992	311	17.0	18.2	n/a
1993	288	18.0	16.0	26.7
1994	310	16.0	19.4	33.9
1995	265	16.0	16.6	23.4
1996	265	16.0	16.6	23.4
1997	247	15.0	16.5	27.9
1998	245	13.0	18.8	28.6
1999	223	14.0	15.9	33.2
2000	206	13.4	15.4	29.6
2001	230	15.7	14.6	37.4
2002	202	14.2	14.2	43.6
2003	202	14.2	14.2	43.6
2004	245	14.7	16.7	42
2005	242	18.3	13.2	47.9
2006	225	18.3	12.3	45.3
2007	208	18.4	11.3	52.4
2008	197	19.6	10.1	43.7
2009	203	13.6	14.9	41.9
2010	208	13.7	15.1	43.8
2011	206	13.9	14.8	45.6
2012	204	11.2	18.2	n/a
2013	232	14.7	15.6	54.7
2014	202	13.1	15.3	39.1
2015	284	17.0	16.7	56.3
2016	281	18.0	15.6	51.6
2017	276	17.4	15.8	52.9
2018	294	17.3	16.9	50.3
2019	292	17.9	16.3	45.5
2020	282	18.1	15.5	50.7
2021	267	19.1	13.9	47.9
2022	260	18.6	13.9	47.3
2023	260	19.2	13.5	40
2024	242	19.7	12.2	33.1

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 Lillian Parks Hussey School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	248	16.0	15.5	n/a
1992	311	17.0	18.2	n/a
1993	288	18.0	16.0	26.7
1994	310	16.0	19.4	33.9
1995	265	16.0	16.6	23.4
1996	265	16.0	16.6	23.4
1997	247	15.0	16.5	27.9
1998	245	13.0	18.8	28.6
1999	223	14.0	15.9	33.2
2000	206	13.4	15.4	29.6
2001	230	15.7	14.6	37.4
2002	202	14.2	14.2	43.6
2003	202	14.2	14.2	43.6
2004	245	14.7	16.7	42
2005	242	18.3	13.2	47.9
2006	225	18.3	12.3	45.3
2007	208	18.4	11.3	52.4
2008	197	19.6	10.1	43.7
2009	203	13.6	14.9	41.9
2010	208	13.7	15.1	43.8
2011	206	13.9	14.8	45.6
2012	204	11.2	18.2	n/a
2013	232	14.7	15.6	54.7
2014	202	13.1	15.3	39.1
2015	284	17.0	16.7	56.3
2016	281	18.0	15.6	51.6
2017	276	17.4	15.8	52.9
2018	294	17.3	16.9	50.3
2019	292	17.9	16.3	45.5
2020	282	18.1	15.5	50.7
2021	267	19.1	13.9	47.9
2022	260	18.6	13.9	47.3
2023	260	19.2	13.5	40
2024	242	19.7	12.2	33.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lillian Parks Hussey School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$10,294
2019	$10,609
2020	$11,315
2021	$14,469
2022	$15,165
2023	$15,757

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lillian Parks Hussey 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 36^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 92^nd of 290 Elementary schools	17.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Lillian Parks Hussey School)	66.7	88.1	21.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Augusta Public Schools)	48.5	78.9	30.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Lillian Parks Hussey School)	56.2	84.5	28.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Augusta Public Schools)	33.7	74.8	41.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Maine)	35.7	81.3	45.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	292	260	11%
African American	0	6
American Indian	1	1
Asian	2	11	450%
Hispanic	6	10	66.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	279	216	22.6%
Two or More Races	3	16	433.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.5%	40%	5.5%

Schools Near Lillian Parks Hussey School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Lillian Parks Hussey School	Public	K-6	12 Gedney Street	Augusta	04330	Kennebec County	Augusta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 626-2461	242	20	12.2	33.1%	198 (81.8%)	4 (1.7%)	13 (5.4%)	10 (4.1%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.2%)	69.9	92^nd of 290 public elementary schools	68.3%		64.8	71^st of 210 public elementary schools	66.2%	21	66.0	60.9	51.3	$15,757
Farrington School	Public	K-6	249 Eastern Avenue	Augusta	04330	Kennebec County	Augusta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 626-2480	308	30	10.1	52.9%	277 (89.9%)	6 (1.9%)	9 (2.9%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	8.6	282^nd of 290 public elementary schools	2.8%		5.5	195^th of 210 public elementary schools	7.1%	87	46.3	31.5	16.7	$18,307
Sylvio J Gilbert School	Public	PK, KG-6	16 Sunset Avenue	Augusta	04330	Kennebec County	Augusta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 626-2491	319	25	12.8	38.6%	269 (84.3%)	8 (2.5%)	8 (2.5%)	6 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	23 (7.2%)	32.3	221^st of 290 public elementary schools	23.8%		7.8	191^st of 210 public elementary schools	9.0%	30	55.5	46.5		$15,812
Lincoln School	Public	K-6	30 Lincoln Street	Augusta	04330	Kennebec County	Augusta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 626-2483	295	26	11.3	55.6%	279 (94.6%)	8 (2.7%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	48.4	171^st of 290 public elementary schools	41.0%		29.4	151^st of 210 public elementary schools	28.1%	20	58.5	59.2	20.9	$16,967
Hall-Dale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	26 Garden Lane	Hallowell	04347	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 02	No	No	No	No	(207) 623-8677	309	29	10.8	30.4%	268 (86.7%)	10 (3.2%)	11 (3.6%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	14 (4.5%)	51.6	161^st of 290 public elementary schools	44.5%		58.5	84^th of 210 public elementary schools	60.0%	77	62.1	52.9		$18,705
Chelsea Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	566 Togus Road	Chelsea	04330	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 12	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 582-2214	278	36	7.7	54.7%	267 (96.0%)	5 (1.8%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31.4	223^rd of 290 public elementary schools	23.1%		49	104^th of 210 public elementary schools	50.5%	119	60.0	38.9	32.0	$20,461
Manchester Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	17 School St.	Manchester	04351	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 38	No	No	No	No	(207) 622-2949	166	18	9.3	18.1%	153 (92.2%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.2%)	63.2	116^th of 290 public elementary schools	60.0%					(n/a)	70.5	56.8	26.5	$17,599
Pittston-Randolph Consolidated School	Public	K-5	1023 Pittston School Street	Pittston	04345	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Admin District 11	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 582-6268	199	15	13.1	44.2%	189 (95.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	55.2	145^th of 290 public elementary schools	50.0%					(n/a)	66.3	54.4	24.1	$17,356
Laura E Richards School	Public	PK, KG-2	279 Brunswick Avenue	Gardiner	04345	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Admin District 11	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 582-3612	228	16	14.7	36.4%	222 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)								(n/a)				$14,801
James H Bean School	Public	PK, KG-5	2896 Middle Road	Sidney	04330	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 18	No	No	No	No	(207) 547-3395	297	22	13.2	29.6%	284 (95.6%)	5 (1.7%)	5 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	85.9	41^st of 290 public elementary schools	85.9%		78.6	38^th of 210 public elementary schools	81.9%	3	77.2	75.6	33.3	$14,790

Frequently Asked Questions about Lillian Parks Hussey School

What is the racial makeup of Lillian Parks Hussey School?

Students at Lillian Parks Hussey School are 82% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 2% African American.

What district is Lillian Parks Hussey School in?

Augusta Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Lillian Parks Hussey School attend?

Students who attend Lillian Parks Hussey School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cony Middle School
High : Cony

Is Lillian Parks Hussey School a good school?

Lillian Parks Hussey School ranks 92^nd of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lillian Parks Hussey School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 242 students attended Lillian Parks Hussey School.

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