Cushing Community School

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Cushing Community School ranks 150 th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Cushing Community School is a small elementary school in Cushing, Maine, serving 72 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 13 district, which is ranked 95 out of 177 districts in the state.

While Cushing Community School outperforms the district and state in mathematics proficiency, it underperforms in English Language Arts. The school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.8% to 47.2% over the past three years, which is notably higher than nearby schools like Ash Point Community School and Thomaston Grammar School. Cushing Community School also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting it may be serving a more economically disadvantaged population.

Despite its small size and low student-teacher ratio, Cushing Community School's statewide ranking has steadily declined from 22nd out of 261 Maine elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 150th out of 290 in 2022-2023. This decline is reflected in the school's drop in SchoolDigger's star rating from 5 to 2 stars. While the small size of the school may offer some advantages, it appears to be underperforming compared to many of the surrounding schools in the Regional School Unit 13 district.

Detail:

Public K-5

54 Cross Road
Cushing, ME 04563

(207) 354-2312

District: Regional School Unit 13

SchoolDigger Rank:
150^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $27,017

Students who attend Cushing Community School usually attend:

Middle:	Oceanside Middle School
High:	Oceanside High School

Student/teacher ratio: 7.3

Number of students: 76

Racial breakdown:

White:

100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cushing Community School ranks worse than 51.7% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 13 District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.9. (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 Cushing Community School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Regional School Unit 13 District. Racial makeup is: White (100%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cushing Community School is 7.3, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 13 District! (See more...)

Compare Cushing Community School employs 10.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cushing Community School is $27,017. 2 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 13 District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Regional School Unit 13:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 13 95^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cushing Community School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2012	80.79	23^rd	258	91.1%
2013	81.17	22^nd	261	91.6%
2015	84.93	40^th	284	85.9%
2016	65.11	74^th	255	71.0%
2017	54.41	111^th	256	56.6%
2018	54.14	114^th	254	55.1%
2019	39.02	171^st	258	33.7%
2023	53.90	150^th	290	48.3%

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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cushing Community School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	70	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	71
2011	70	0	1	0	0	0	71
2012	70	0	0	0	0	0	70
2013	70	0	0	1	0	0	71
2014	72	0	0	1	0	0	73
2015	76	0	0	1	0	0	77
2016	73	1	0	1	0	0	75
2017	90	0	0	0	0	0	90
2018	86	0	0	0	0	0	86
2019	88	0	0	0	0	0	88
2020	80	0	0	0	0	0	80
2021	57	1	0	1	0	0	59
2022	77	0	0	1	0	0	78
2023	71	0	0	1	0	0	72
2024	76	0	0	0	0	0	76

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 Cushing Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	71	8.1	8.7	43.7
2011	71	6.8	10.4	52.1
2012	70	7.3	9.5	11.4
2013	71	12.0	5.9	53.5
2014	73	12.0	6.0	53.4
2015	77	11.0	7.0	48.1
2016	75	7.0	10.7	52
2017	90	7.6	11.8	58.9
2018	86	7.8	11.0	57
2019	88	7.8	11.2	53.4
2020	80	8.2	9.7	61.3
2021	59	9.1	6.4	59.3
2022	78	9.2	8.4	33.3
2023	72	9.3	7.7	47.2
2024	76	10.3	7.3	50

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 Cushing Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	71	8.1	8.7	43.7
2011	71	6.8	10.4	52.1
2012	70	7.3	9.5	11.4
2013	71	12.0	5.9	53.5
2014	73	12.0	6.0	53.4
2015	77	11.0	7.0	48.1
2016	75	7.0	10.7	52
2017	90	7.6	11.8	58.9
2018	86	7.8	11.0	57
2019	88	7.8	11.2	53.4
2020	80	8.2	9.7	61.3
2021	59	9.1	6.4	59.3
2022	78	9.2	8.4	33.3
2023	72	9.3	7.7	47.2
2024	76	10.3	7.3	50

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 Cushing Community School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$17,784
2019	$18,203
2020	$20,279
2021	$27,728
2022	$22,507
2023	$27,017

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cushing Community School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 171^st of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 150^th of 290 Elementary schools	14.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	88	72	18.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	88	71	19.3%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.4%	47.2%	6.2%

Schools Near Cushing Community 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
Cushing Community School	Public	K-5	54 Cross Road	Cushing	04563	Knox County	Regional School Unit 13	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 354-2312	76	10	7.3	50.0%	76 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53.9	150^th of 290 public elementary schools	48.3%					(n/a)	54.6	66.7		$27,017
St George School	Public	PK, KG-8	65 Main St	Tenants Harbor	04860	Knox County	St George Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 372-6312	197	24	8.2	46.2%	191 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57.8	135^th of 290 public elementary schools	53.4%		45.2	119^th of 210 public elementary schools	43.3%	16	72.6	45.0	39.1	$26,493
Friendship Village School	Public	K-6	23 School Street	Friendship	04547	Knox County	Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Admin District 40	No	No	No	No	(207) 832-5057	69	10	7.1	40.6%	63 (91.3%)	1 (1.4%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.8%)	88	29^th of 290 public elementary schools	90.0%					(n/a)	78.6	65.1		$21,136
Thomaston Grammar School	Public	K-5	65 Watts Lane	Thomaston	04861	Knox County	Regional School Unit 13	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 354-6353	156	17	9.1	48.1%	135 (86.5%)	4 (2.6%)	6 (3.8%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.1%)	61.7	121^st of 290 public elementary schools	58.3%		83.1	25^th of 210 public elementary schools	88.1%	96	68.2	50.0	57.1	$28,704
Warren Community School	Public	PK, KG-6	117 Eastern Road	Warren	04864	Knox County	Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Admin District 40	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 273-2001	304	33	9.1	49.7%	278 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.3%)	21.3	254^th of 290 public elementary schools	12.4%		17.5	176^th of 210 public elementary schools	16.2%	78	54.8	37.9		$21,083
Ash Point Community School	Public	PK, KG-5	54 Ash Point Drive	Owls Head	04854	Knox County	Regional School Unit 13	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 596-6620	166	16	10.2	36.7%	154 (92.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	6 (3.6%)	69.5	94^th of 290 public elementary schools	67.6%		76.1	46^th of 210 public elementary schools	78.1%	48	69.8	62.8	30.0	$22,347
South School	Public	PK, KG-5	30 Broadway	Rockland	04841	Knox County	Regional School Unit 13	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 596-2020	279	31	8.8	59.1%	250 (89.6%)	5 (1.8%)	9 (3.2%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.6%)	41.8	191^st of 290 public elementary schools	34.1%		51.3	98^th of 210 public elementary schools	53.3%	93	60.0	48.3		$27,386
Miller School	Public	PK, KG-6	145 Kalers Corner Road	Waldoboro	04572	Lincoln County	Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Admin District 40	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 832-2103	350	34	10.2	54.6%	322 (92.0%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.0%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.7%)	22.9	250^th of 290 public elementary schools	13.8%		17.8	175^th of 210 public elementary schools	16.7%	75	58.5	34.9	20.5	$21,027
Nobleboro Central School	Public	K-8	194 Center Street	Nobleboro	04555	Lincoln County	Nobleboro Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 563-3437	149	16	9.4	20.1%	139 (93.3%)	4 (2.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	92.7	17^th of 290 public elementary schools	94.1%		78.8	36^th of 210 public elementary schools	82.9%	19	79.8	75.3	50.0	$20,306
Great Salt Bay Community School	Public	K-8	767 Main St. Suite 2	Damariscotta	04543	Lincoln County	Great Salt Bay Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 563-3091	387	36	10.8	39.0%	355 (91.7%)	3 (0.8%)	12 (3.1%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.1%)	79.2	62^nd of 290 public elementary schools	78.6%		79.9	35^th of 210 public elementary schools	83.3%	27	70.3	62.4	60.9	$18,000

Frequently Asked Questions about Cushing Community School

What is the racial makeup of Cushing Community School?

Students at Cushing Community School are 100% White.

What district is Cushing Community School in?

Regional School Unit 13

Is Cushing Community School a good school?

Cushing Community School ranks 150^th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Cushing Community School attend?

Students who attend Cushing Community School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Oceanside Middle School
High : Oceanside High School

How many students attend Cushing Community School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 76 students attended Cushing Community School.

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