Congin School

Summary:

Congin School is an elementary school located in Westbrook, Maine, serving grades PK-4 with a student population of 289. The school is part of the Westbrook Public Schools district, which is ranked 158 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Congin School stands out for its diverse student population, with 66.44% White, 20.76% African American, 3.46% Hispanic, 4.5% Asian, and 4.5% two or more races. This diversity is higher than nearby Oxford-Cumberland Canal School and Saccarappa School, which have a higher percentage of White students. However, Congin School's academic performance is mixed, with 52.48% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, lower than the Westbrook Public Schools and state averages, but 45.71% proficient or better in Mathematics, higher than the district average.

Congin School faces some challenges, including a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 14.5% in 2021-2022 to 17.2% in 2022-2023, which is higher than nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 51.56%, higher than the state average. Despite these challenges, Congin School has a lower student-teacher ratio of 9.8, compared to 6.9 at Oxford-Cumberland Canal School and 8.0 at Saccarappa School.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

410 Bridge Street
Westbrook, ME 04092

(207) 854-0844

District: Westbrook Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
234^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,362

Students who attend Congin School usually attend:

Middle:	Westbrook Middle School
High:	Westbrook High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.9

Number of students: 317

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.8%

African American:

21.8%

Hispanic:

6.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Congin School ranks worse than 80.7% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Westbrook Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.88. (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 (62.8%), African American (21.8%), Hispanic (6.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Westbrook Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Congin School is 9.9, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Westbrook Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Congin School employs 31.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Congin School is $17,362. 1 elementary schools in the Westbrook Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Congin School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Westbrook Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Westbrook Public Schools 158^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Congin School

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Rank History for all students at Congin School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2006	47.03	101^st	192	47.4%
2007	51.29	97^th	198	51.0%
2008	55.71	80^th	195	59.0%
2009	52.07	98^th	209	53.1%
2010	56.58	76^th	193	60.6%
2011	46.93	109^th	186	41.4%
2012	40.75	177^th	258	31.4%
2013	19.45	242^nd	261	7.3%
2015	48.89	162^nd	284	43.0%
2016	47.44	135^th	255	47.1%
2017	75.01	42^nd	256	83.6%
2018	75.10	39^th	254	84.6%
2019	48.94	129^th	258	50.0%
2021	9.37	198^th	228	13.2%
2022	22.35	160^th	210	23.8%
2023	27.88	234^th	290	19.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Congin School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	47.07	83^rd	153	45.8%
2021	23.18	63^rd	90	30.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Congin School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	40.92	94^th	153	38.6%
2021	3.32	86^th	90	4.4%

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Rank History for White students at Congin School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	59.14	15^th	48	68.8%
2021	37.02	19^th	31	38.7%

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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 Congin 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	338	338
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	356	356
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	334	334
1994	352	8	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	-12	353
1995	374	4	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	383
1996	374	4	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	383
1997	367	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	371
1998	368	2	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	374
1999	356	7	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	367
2000	352	5	4	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	363
2001	347	8	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	361
2002	335	11	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	355
2003	335	11	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	355
2004	309	12	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	328
2005	317	13	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	333
2006	323	8	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	335
2007	320	7	4	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	341
2008	310	9	3	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	334
2009	309	11	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
2010	279	12	9	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
2011	277	16	8	17	0	0	4	0	322
2012	271	23	10	15	0	0	9	0	328
2013	299	36	13	15	0	0	19	0	382
2014	313	46	19	19	0	1	26	0	424
2015	325	44	16	16	1	0	23	0	425
2016	313	54	20	17	0	0	21	0	425
2017	289	55	18	15	1	0	17	0	395
2018	274	56	15	15	0	0	16	0	376
2019	277	70	17	14	0	0	9	0	387
2020	221	52	15	7	0	0	11	0	306
2021	219	49	14	7	0	0	8	0	297
2022	211	61	14	9	1	0	8	0	304
2023	192	60	13	10	1	0	13	0	289
2024	199	69	15	20	0	0	14	0	317

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 Congin School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	338	20.7	16.3	n/a
1992	356	20.7	17.1	n/a
1993	334	20.5	16.3	21.6
1994	353	21.5	16.4	21.6
1995	383	20.2	19.0	23.2
1996	383	20.2	19.0	23.2
1997	371	20.7	17.9	20.2
1998	374	19.7	19.0	22.2
1999	367	21.7	16.9	32.7
2000	363	21.0	17.3	36.9
2001	361	21.8	16.6	34.1
2002	355	24.4	14.5	35.5
2003	355	24.4	14.5	35.5
2004	328	21.5	15.3	37.5
2005	333	27.5	12.1	36.9
2006	335	29.6	11.3	42.4
2007	341	27.6	12.4	40.8
2008	334	33.4	10.0	38
2009	331	26.0	12.7	41.4
2010	308	26.6	11.5	41.2
2011	322	26.9	11.9	45.3
2012	328	23.5	13.9	11
2013	382	29.0	13.1	48.4
2014	424	30.9	13.7	55.4
2015	425	30.0	14.1	54.1
2016	425	29.0	14.6	55.8
2017	395	29.3	13.4	51.1
2018	376	33.8	11.1	54.8
2019	387	33.2	11.6	56.8
2020	306	25.5	12.0	50
2021	297	27.5	10.8	47.1
2022	304	32.0	9.5	43.4
2023	289	29.4	9.8	51.6
2024	317	31.8	9.9	51.1

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 Congin School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	338	20.7	16.3	n/a
1992	356	20.7	17.1	n/a
1993	334	20.5	16.3	21.6
1994	353	21.5	16.4	21.6
1995	383	20.2	19.0	23.2
1996	383	20.2	19.0	23.2
1997	371	20.7	17.9	20.2
1998	374	19.7	19.0	22.2
1999	367	21.7	16.9	32.7
2000	363	21.0	17.3	36.9
2001	361	21.8	16.6	34.1
2002	355	24.4	14.5	35.5
2003	355	24.4	14.5	35.5
2004	328	21.5	15.3	37.5
2005	333	27.5	12.1	36.9
2006	335	29.6	11.3	42.4
2007	341	27.6	12.4	40.8
2008	334	33.4	10.0	38
2009	331	26.0	12.7	41.4
2010	308	26.6	11.5	41.2
2011	322	26.9	11.9	45.3
2012	328	23.5	13.9	11
2013	382	29.0	13.1	48.4
2014	424	30.9	13.7	55.4
2015	425	30.0	14.1	54.1
2016	425	29.0	14.6	55.8
2017	395	29.3	13.4	51.1
2018	376	33.8	11.1	54.8
2019	387	33.2	11.6	56.8
2020	306	25.5	12.0	50
2021	297	27.5	10.8	47.1
2022	304	32.0	9.5	43.4
2023	289	29.4	9.8	51.6
2024	317	31.8	9.9	51.1

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 Congin School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$12,216
2019	$12,899
2020	$14,913
2021	$18,398
2022	$19,282
2023	$17,362

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Congin 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 129^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 234^th of 290 Elementary schools	30.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Congin School)	47.8	79.1	31.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Westbrook Public Schools)	44.6	74.6	30%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Congin School)	46.8	76.2	29.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Westbrook Public Schools)	27.6	68.7	41.2%
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	387	289	25.3%
African American	70	60	14.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	17	13	23.5%
Hispanic	14	10	28.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	277	192	30.7%
Two or More Races	9	13	44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.8%	51.6%	5.3%

Schools Near Congin 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
Congin School	Public	PK, KG-4	410 Bridge Street	Westbrook	04092	Cumberland County	Westbrook Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 854-0844	317	32	9.9	51.1%	199 (62.8%)	69 (21.8%)	20 (6.3%)	15 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.4%)	27.9	234^th of 290 public elementary schools	19.3%		22.3	160^th of 210 public elementary schools	23.8%	74	52.5	45.7		$17,362
Oxford-Cumberland Canal School	Public	K-4	102 Glenwood Avenue	Westbrook	04092	Cumberland County	Westbrook Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 854-0840	185	27	6.8	65.9%	111 (60.0%)	46 (24.9%)	10 (5.4%)	4 (2.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.0%)	36.1	211^th of 290 public elementary schools	27.2%		30.6	147^th of 210 public elementary schools	30.0%	64	55.4	49.4		$19,377
Saccarappa School	Public	K-4	110 Huntress Avenue	Westbrook	04092	Cumberland County	Westbrook Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 854-0847	393	44	8.8	70.2%	219 (55.7%)	113 (28.8%)	19 (4.8%)	18 (4.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.6%)	3.4	285^th of 290 public elementary schools	1.7%		0.2	206^th of 210 public elementary schools	1.9%	79	43.4	22.6		$16,385
Amanda C Rowe School	Public	PK, KG-5	23 Orono RD	Portland	04102	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 874-8205	481	41	11.8	41.4%	284 (59.0%)	107 (22.2%)	31 (6.4%)	20 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (8.1%)	35.5	214^th of 290 public elementary schools	26.2%		22	162^nd of 210 public elementary schools	22.9%	52	59.4	46.9	21.0	$19,556
Gerald E Talbot Community School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 Forest AV	Portland	04103	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 874-8210	361	42	8.5	61.2%	152 (42.1%)	132 (36.6%)	32 (8.9%)	18 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.5%)	19.4	261^st of 290 public elementary schools	10.0%		2.1	201^st of 210 public elementary schools	4.3%	60	47.5	41.9		$25,102
Narragansett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	284 Main Street	Gorham	04038	Cumberland County	Gorham Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 222-1250	440	31	14.0	8.2%	368 (83.6%)	18 (4.1%)	18 (4.1%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (6.4%)	72.6	81^st of 290 public elementary schools	72.1%		83.8	23^rd of 210 public elementary schools	89.0%	58	72.2	67.2	22.1	$18,113
Longfellow School-Portland	Public	PK, KG-5	432 Stevens AV	Portland	04103	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 874-8195	274	25	10.9	20.4%	217 (79.2%)	24 (8.8%)	10 (3.6%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.9%)	97.7	2^nd of 290 public elementary schools	99.3%		78.5	40^th of 210 public elementary schools	81.0%	38	91.4	78.7	58.8	$19,822
Village Elementary School-Gorham	Public	K-5	12 Robie Street	Gorham	04038	Cumberland County	Gorham Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 222-1300	428	34	12.6	7.9%	374 (87.4%)	16 (3.7%)	13 (3.0%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.7%)	64.8	111^th of 290 public elementary schools	61.7%		74.5	50^th of 210 public elementary schools	76.2%	61	74.2	54.4	22.2	$17,688
Ocean Avenue	Public	K-5	150 Ocean AV	Portland	04103	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 874-8180	357	34	10.5	37.3%	207 (58.0%)	84 (23.5%)	36 (10.1%)	12 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.0%)	65.4	110^th of 290 public elementary schools	62.1%		58.1	87^th of 210 public elementary schools	58.6%	23	71.7	54.9	31.3	$22,513
Harrison Lyseth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	175 Auburn ST	Portland	04103	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 874-8215	494	42	11.7	36.0%	285 (57.7%)	131 (26.5%)	17 (3.4%)	19 (3.8%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (7.1%)	66.1	107^th of 290 public elementary schools	63.1%		48.4	107^th of 210 public elementary schools	49.0%		69.4	62.2	16.4	$17,772

Frequently Asked Questions about Congin School

Is Congin School a good school?

Congin School ranks in the bottom 19.3% of Maine elementary schools.

What district is Congin School in?

Westbrook Public Schools

How many students attend Congin School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 317 students attended Congin School.

What schools do graduates of Congin School attend?

Students who attend Congin School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Westbrook Middle School
High : Westbrook High School

What is the racial makeup of Congin School?

Students at Congin School are 63% White, 22% African American, 6% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

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