Rose M Gaffney School

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

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:
168^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,447

Students who attend Rose M Gaffney School usually attend:

High:

Machias Memorial High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 329

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.4%

Hispanic:

2.1%

African American:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rose M Gaffney School ranks worse than 57.9% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.11. (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 Racial makeup is: White (95.4%), Hispanic (2.1%), African American (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rose M Gaffney School is 11.3. (See more...)

Compare Rose M Gaffney School employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 152^nd 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
2006	67.40	41^st	192	78.6%
2007	71.64	33^rd	198	83.3%
2008	74.87	31^st	195	84.1%
2009	66.65	45^th	209	78.5%
2010	83.39	14^th	193	92.7%
2011	55.06	79^th	186	57.5%
2012	68.15	54^th	258	79.1%
2013	61.20	86^th	261	67.0%
2015	71.43	91^st	284	68.0%
2016	64.63	76^th	255	70.2%
2017	62.79	83^rd	256	67.6%
2018	74.70	41^st	254	83.9%
2019	56.64	103^rd	258	60.1%
2021	32.36	151^st	228	33.8%
2022	46.73	113^th	210	46.2%
2023	50.11	168^th	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	32^nd	82	61.0%
2021	8.47	58^th	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	148^th	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	64^th	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.

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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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

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

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

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

Year	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 103^rd of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 168^th 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)	56.3	82.3	26%
All Grades English Language Arts (Machias Public Schools)	52.9	79.4	26.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Rose M Gaffney School)	41.5	83.3	41.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Machias Public Schools)	40.4	79.6	39.2%
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	333	329	1.2%
African American	3	3
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	2	7	250%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	322	314	2.5%
Two or More Races	5	3	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65.8%	47.7%	18%

Schools Near Rose M Gaffney 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
Rose M Gaffney School	Public	PK, KG-8	15 Rose Gaffney Rd	Machias	04654	Washington County	Machias Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 255-3411	329	29	11.3	47.7%	314 (95.4%)	3 (0.9%)	7 (2.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	50.1	168^th of 290 public elementary schools	42.1%		46.7	113^th of 210 public elementary schools	46.2%	55	64.7	50.0	30.9	$15,447
Fort O'Brien School	Public	PK, KG-8	492 Port Road	Machiasport	04655	Washington County	Machiasport Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 255-4575	49	6	8.1	51.0%	43 (87.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2	287^th of 290 public elementary schools	1.0%					(n/a)	40.0	20.0		$26,926
Elm Street School-East Machias	Public	PK, KG-8	38 Jacksonville Road	East Machias	04630	Washington County	East Machias Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 255-8692	187	15	12.8	42.2%	184 (98.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	57	138^th of 290 public elementary schools	52.4%					(n/a)	67.0	48.6	45.5	$12,988
Jonesboro Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	57 School Road	Jonesboro	04648	Washington County	Jonesboro Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 434-2602	53	6	8.6	54.7%	48 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.7%)								(n/a)				$19,978
Bay Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	2066 Cutler Rd	Cutler	04626	Washington County	Cutler Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 259-3347	55	5	10.5	49.1%	49 (89.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (9.1%)	51.5	162^nd of 290 public elementary schools	44.1%					(n/a)	65.5	48.3		$21,639
Daniel W Merritt School	Public	PK, KG-6	518 Indian River Road	Addison	04606	Washington County	Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Admin District 37	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 483-2229	98	11	8.6	50.0%	91 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	24.8	244^th of 290 public elementary schools	15.9%					(n/a)	55.1	40.8		$22,264
Jonesport Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	139 Snare Creek LN	Jonesport	04649	Washington County	Jonesport Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 497-2830	98	10	9.8	43.9%	97 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	20.9	257^th of 290 public elementary schools	11.4%					(n/a)	53.3	36.7	31.6	$19,959
Whiting Village School	Public	PK, KG-8	145 U S Route 1	Whiting	04691	Washington County	Whiting Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 733-4617	28	4	6.6	39.3%	27 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.6%)	51.1	165^th of 290 public elementary schools	43.1%					(n/a)		50.0		$22,814
Beals Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	24 Mill Pond Rd	Beals	04611	Washington County	Beals Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 497-5449	37	6	6.2	54.1%	32 (86.5%)	2 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.4%)	77.2	70^th of 290 public elementary schools	75.9%					(n/a)	72.0			$27,191
Edmunds Consolidated School	Public	PK, KG-8	21 Harrison RD	Edmunds Twp	04628	Washington County	Education in Unorganized Terr	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 726-4478	71	8	8.4	50.7%	67 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	85	46^th of 290 public elementary schools	84.1%		63	74^th of 210 public elementary schools	64.8%	28	76.3	65.8	46.2	$00

Frequently Asked Questions about Rose M Gaffney School

What schools do graduates of Rose M Gaffney School attend?

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

High : Machias Memorial High School

How many students attend Rose M Gaffney School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 329 students attended Rose M Gaffney School.

What is the racial makeup of Rose M Gaffney School?

Students at Rose M Gaffney School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic.

What district is Rose M Gaffney School in?

Machias Public Schools

Is Rose M Gaffney School a good school?

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

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