Rose M Gaffney School

Summary:

Rose M Gaffney School is an elementary school located in Machias, Maine, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 329 students. The school is part of the Machias Public Schools district, which is ranked 152 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rose M Gaffney School has a predominantly white student population, with 95.44% of students identifying as white. Academically, the school has shown mixed performance, with slightly above-average proficiency in English Language Arts but below-average proficiency in mathematics and science compared to the state and district. The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 12.1% in 2020-2021 to 24.4% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and most nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 47.72%, suggesting socioeconomic challenges.

While Rose M Gaffney School generally performs better than some of the smaller, more rural nearby schools, such as Whiting Village School and Beals Elementary School, it lags behind the higher-performing schools in the region, like Edmunds Consolidated School. Addressing the challenges related to academic performance, chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic factors could be crucial for Rose M Gaffney School's long-term success and the well-being of its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 15 Rose Gaffney Rd
       Machias, ME  04654


(207) 255-3411

District: Machias Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
168th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,447 Help


Students who attend Rose M Gaffney School usually attend:

High:    Machias Memorial High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  342

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.8%
Hispanic:
2.0%
Two or more races:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rose M Gaffney School ranks worse than 57.9% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.11. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.8%), Hispanic (2%), two or more races (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rose M Gaffney School is 12.2. (See more...)
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Compare Rose M Gaffney School employs 28 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rose M Gaffney School is $15,447.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Rose M Gaffney School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Machias Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Machias Public Schools 152nd of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rose M Gaffney School

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Rank History for all students at Rose M Gaffney School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.40 41st 192 78.6%
2007 71.64 33rd 198 83.3%
2008 74.87 31st 195 84.1%
2009 66.65 45th 209 78.5%
2010 83.39 14th 193 92.7%
2011 55.06 79th 186 57.5%
2012 68.15 54th 258 79.1%
2013 61.20 86th 261 67.0%
2015 71.43 91st 284 68.0%
2016 64.63 76th 255 70.2%
2017 62.79 83rd 256 67.6%
2018 74.70 41st 254 83.9%
2019 56.64 103rd 258 60.1%
2021 32.36 151st 228 33.8%
2022 46.73 113th 210 46.2%
2023 50.11 168th 290 42.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rose M Gaffney School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.75 32nd 82 61.0%
2021 8.47 58th 64 9.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Rose M Gaffney School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.36 148th 153 3.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Rose M Gaffney School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.92 64th 153 58.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Rose M Gaffney 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 418 418
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 411 411
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 417 417
1994 388 2 3 0 3 n/a n/a 0 396
1995 350 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1996 350 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1997 354 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1998 343 2 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 353
1999 332 3 2 4 5 n/a n/a 0 346
2000 322 7 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 340
2001 315 4 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2002 271 2 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 278
2003 271 2 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 278
2004 269 1 4 1 4 n/a n/a 0 279
2005 278 2 4 1 3 n/a n/a 0 288
2006 316 3 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 325
2007 296 2 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 304
2008 296 3 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 305
2009 307 2 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 314
2010 308 6 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2011 330 1 0 0 0 0 14 0 345
2012 330 5 4 1 2 0 1 0 343
2013 210 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 216
2014 209 4 0 2 0 1 0 0 216
2015 348 7 2 2 2 1 0 0 362
2016 366 8 0 3 1 0 0 0 378
2017 346 6 3 1 2 0 2 0 360
2018 358 5 2 1 1 0 0 0 367
2019 322 3 1 2 0 0 5 0 333
2020 345 3 0 5 0 0 3 0 356
2021 318 3 0 7 0 0 4 0 332
2022 320 5 2 6 0 0 3 0 336
2023 314 3 2 7 0 0 3 0 329
2024 331 0 1 7 0 0 3 0 342

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 Rose M Gaffney School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 418 30.8 13.5 n/a
1992 411 30.5 13.4 n/a
1993 417 32.4 12.9 33.8
1994 396 31.0 12.8 37.1
1995 356 26.6 13.4 36
1996 356 26.6 13.4 36
1997 359 26.8 13.4 37.9
1998 353 26.3 13.4 38.2
1999 346 28.4 12.2 52
2000 340 29.4 11.6 52.6
2001 328 30.8 10.6 52.7
2002 278 32.8 8.5 51.1
2003 278 32.8 8.5 51.1
2004 279 30.0 9.3 48
2005 288 31.2 9.2 49.3
2006 325 32.2 10.1 48.3
2007 304 29.9 10.2 57.9
2008 305 40.9 7.5 60
2009 314 29.1 10.8 58.3
2010 322 28.4 11.3 61.8
2011 345 27.8 12.4 65.8
2012 343 26.7 12.8 n/a
2013 216 28.0 7.6 98.6
2014 216 27.3 7.8 98.6
2015 362 27.0 13.4 53
2016 378 27.0 14.0 66.1
2017 360 29.0 12.4 69.2
2018 367 28.0 13.1 66.2
2019 333 24.0 13.8 65.8
2020 356 25.0 14.2 65.7
2021 332 26.0 12.7 47.9
2022 336 28.0 12.0 53.6
2023 329 29.0 11.3 47.7
2024 342 28.0 12.2 51.5

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 Rose M Gaffney School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 418 30.8 13.5 n/a
1992 411 30.5 13.4 n/a
1993 417 32.4 12.9 33.8
1994 396 31.0 12.8 37.1
1995 356 26.6 13.4 36
1996 356 26.6 13.4 36
1997 359 26.8 13.4 37.9
1998 353 26.3 13.4 38.2
1999 346 28.4 12.2 52
2000 340 29.4 11.6 52.6
2001 328 30.8 10.6 52.7
2002 278 32.8 8.5 51.1
2003 278 32.8 8.5 51.1
2004 279 30.0 9.3 48
2005 288 31.2 9.2 49.3
2006 325 32.2 10.1 48.3
2007 304 29.9 10.2 57.9
2008 305 40.9 7.5 60
2009 314 29.1 10.8 58.3
2010 322 28.4 11.3 61.8
2011 345 27.8 12.4 65.8
2012 343 26.7 12.8 n/a
2013 216 28.0 7.6 98.6
2014 216 27.3 7.8 98.6
2015 362 27.0 13.4 53
2016 378 27.0 14.0 66.1
2017 360 29.0 12.4 69.2
2018 367 28.0 13.1 66.2
2019 333 24.0 13.8 65.8
2020 356 25.0 14.2 65.7
2021 332 26.0 12.7 47.9
2022 336 28.0 12.0 53.6
2023 329 29.0 11.3 47.7
2024 342 28.0 12.2 51.5

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 Rose M Gaffney School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,817
2019 $10,468
2020 $10,455
2021 $13,735
2022 $14,013
2023 $15,447

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rose M Gaffney 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 103rd of 258 Elementary schoolsRanks 168th of 290 Elementary schools
 18%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Rose M Gaffney School)56.382.3
 26%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Machias Public Schools)52.979.4
 26.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Rose M Gaffney School)41.583.3
 41.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Machias Public Schools)40.479.6
 39.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Maine)35.781.3
 45.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students333329
 1.2%
African American33
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic27
 250%
Pacific Islander00
White322314
 2.5%
Two or More Races53
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.8%47.7%
 18%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Rose M Gaffney School

Students at Rose M Gaffney School are 97% White, 2% Hispanic.

Students who attend Rose M Gaffney School usually go on to attend:

High : Machias Memorial High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 342 students attended Rose M Gaffney School.

Rose M Gaffney School ranks 168th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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