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Charles C Cashman Elementary

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Charles C Cashman Elementary ranks 494 th of 899 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 3-5

494^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 899 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Better than 45% of Massachusetts elementary schools

Summary

Charles C Cashman Elementary is an elementary school in Amesbury, MA, serving grades 3–5 with 413 students in the Amesbury district, which ranks 245th out of 351 Massachusetts districts (30th percentile, 2 stars). The school ranked 494th out of 899 in 2025–2026 (45th percentile, 2 stars), an improvement from 695th in 2015–2016 but volatile trend. Its 2025–2026 proficiency was 41.29% in English language arts (above district and slightly above state), 35.22% in math (above district but below state), and 39.86% in science (above district and close to state). Student-teacher ratio was 12.3.

Cashman outperforms its district, but it trails most nearby schools. The surrounding districts are stronger: Newburyport (72nd percentile), River Valley Charter (District) (73rd), Triton (68th), and Pentucket (63rd), while only Haverhill (16th) ranks below Amesbury. Compared with Pentucket Lake Elementary, Cashman is ahead across all tested subjects by 13.61 points in ELA, 6.52 in math, and 20.42 in science. However, Cashman’s math and science results trail Newbury Elementary, Dr John C Page School, Salisbury Elementary, River Valley Charter School, and Helen R Donaghue School. Its ELA is more competitive. Spending is not the main differentiator; Cashman spends $19,504 per student. Its student-teacher ratio of 12.3 is among the highest in the peer group, with only Dr Frederick N Sweetsir higher at 12.4. PK–2 Shay Elementary has a lower ratio and higher spending.

Results are highly grade-dependent: 3rd grade ELA was 53.24%, 10.45 points above the state, but 5th grade math was 28.99%, 10.51 points below state. Math is the most persistent weakness, below state in 2025–2026 and 2024–2025. The 5th grade math result is far below nearby schools: Dr John C Page School (80.65%), Helen R Donaghue School (41.07%), Salisbury Elementary (41.03%), and Edward G. Molin Elementary School (41.43%). Low-income students improved to the 48th percentile in 2025–2026, and special education students were near the median at the 49th percentile. Overall, Cashman is a mid-ranked school that outperforms its district and has improved since the mid-2010s. Its 3rd grade ELA is a clear strength, but upper-grade math and science are the most important areas for parents to watch.

413

Students ?

12.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,551

Per pupil spending ?

36.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

193 Lions Mouth Road
Amesbury, MA 01913-5400

(978) 388-4407

District: Amesbury

Students who attend Charles C Cashman Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Amesbury Middle
High:	Amesbury High

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.9%

Hispanic:

14.8%

Two or more races:

2.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 57th percentile in 2023 → 45th in 2026

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 57th-percentile peak (2023) to 45th (2026)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school38%

District avg36%

Massachusetts avg41%

494^th of 899

Massachusetts public elementary schools ?

Bottom 45%▲ up 20 pts since 2016

From bottom 25% (2016) to bottom 45% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

245^th of 351Amesbury among Massachusetts districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2026	44.7	494 of 899	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	38.2	569 of 906	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.2	511 of 916	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	58.1	400 of 928	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.6	529 of 932	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	52.0	463 of 936	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	42.3	578 of 942	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	33.6	654 of 934	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	40.9	600 of 938	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	30.3	695 of 932	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	53.9	460 of 914	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	53.0	487 of 926	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	78.0	193 of 928	79.2%	★★★★☆
2012	73.4	260 of 930	72.0%	★★★★☆
2011	71.4	291 of 924	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	65.8	339 of 920	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	65.6	333 of 909	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	61.3	368 of 908	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	52.0	481 of 911	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	41.6	577 of 911	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2005	59.5	382 of 887	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2004	58.8	398 of 882	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2003	56.7	428 of 884	51.6%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2022	38.6	380 of 672	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	50.7	262 of 632	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.3	250 of 665	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.6	288 of 656	56.1%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2026	36.7	538 of 869	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	34.4	580 of 869	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.0	486 of 886	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	55.6	411 of 887	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	39.4	556 of 901	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	49.6	454 of 898	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.4	553 of 902	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	36.0	612 of 893	31.5%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2026	68.3	93 of 475	80.4%	★★★★☆
2025	47.8	214 of 458	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	76.4	55 of 446	87.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2026	46.4	385 of 742	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	36.3	497 of 736	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.6	326 of 760	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.0	230 of 757	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	37.3	510 of 772	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	66.8	165 of 705	76.6%	★★★★☆
2019	37.9	465 of 700	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.1	483 of 685	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2026	52.8	406 of 879	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	43.2	509 of 884	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.0	488 of 891	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	59.9	363 of 896	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.6	476 of 908	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	52.9	439 of 904	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.4	537 of 907	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	36.2	605 of 898	32.6%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2026	43.6	363 of 709	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	35.7	438 of 717	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.7	388 of 731	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.3	434 of 703	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	26.7	716 of 905	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	48.9	428 of 894	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	33.0	653 of 896	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	32.6	667 of 886	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Tested In Person

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2021	55.1	437 of 925	52.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2026	29.5	561 of 734	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	27.0	574 of 737	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	33.4	549 of 753	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	47.8	415 of 762	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.0	536 of 764	29.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.5	549 of 765	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	35.1	560 of 780	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	27.7	615 of 772	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2026)80th percentile+35 vs school

Male (2026)54th percentile+9 vs school

Tested In Person (2021)53rd percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)49th percentile+4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)48th percentile+3 vs school

Disabled (2022)43rd percentile~ school

Female (2026)38th percentile-7 vs school

White (2026)24th percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs Massachusetts (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts41%~ state avg

Science40%~ state avg

Mathematics35%-6 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, December 10, 2012

No advanced classes for brighter kids. Enrichment program consists of basket weaving and building blocks. Principal is absolutely out to lunch -- she forces her religion on the students (if you aren't Catholic, look out) -- and routinely calls police on the kids. (Keep in mind, these are 5 - 10 year-olds.) Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, April 27, 2011

my daughter has been there for 1 1/2 yrs. and she has not been given the oppertunities she needs and deserves. they will not give her extra work as she asks for. she is too smart for her grade and they wont challenge her. she is getting too bored. they need to advance her or she will tranfer somewhere that will provide for her the way we need Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2026)							MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2026)							MCAS Next Generation Science (2026)			MCAS Next Generation Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2015)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Civics 8th Grade	Total
Charles C Cashman Elementary	Public	3-5	193 Lions Mouth Road	Amesbury	01913	Essex County	Amesbury	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 388-4407	413	34	12.3	36.5%	334 (80.9%)	5 (1.2%)	61 (14.8%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	44.7	494^th of 899 public elementary schools	45.1%		38.2	569^th of 906 public elementary schools	37.2%	75	53.2	36.7	33.3				41.3	40.3	36.4	29.0				35.2	39.9		39.9		$21,551
Shay Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	193R Lions Mouth Road	Amesbury	01913	Essex County	Amesbury	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 388-3659	485	41	11.9	28.9%	389 (80.2%)	15 (3.1%)	62 (12.8%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.7%)								(n/a)																			$21,626
Dr Frederick N Sweetsir	Public	PK, KG-2	104 Church Street	Merrimac	01860	Essex County	Pentucket	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 346-8319	217	17	12.4	12.8%	185 (85.3%)	2 (0.9%)	15 (6.9%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.0%)								(n/a)																			$20,247
Dr John C Page School	Public	PK, KG-6	694 Main Street	West Newbury	01985	Essex County	Pentucket	No	No	No	No	(978) 363-2671	327	28	11.7	5.4%	299 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.8%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	74	232^nd of 899 public elementary schools	74.2%		83.4	140^th of 906 public elementary schools	84.5%	92	37.8	57.5	61.3	56.9			53.0	29.6	57.8	80.7	72.4			59.6	67.7		67.7		$19,852
Helen R Donaghue School	Public	3-6	24 Union Street Ext.	Merrimac	01860	Essex County	Pentucket	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 346-8921	262	23	11.2	18.4%	230 (87.8%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (9.2%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	55.2	398^th of 899 public elementary schools	55.7%		58.1	374^th of 906 public elementary schools	58.7%	24	46.8	40.9	42.6	45.9			44.0	42.2	47.9	41.1	47.5			44.8	37.5		37.5		$19,030
Francis T Bresnahan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	333 High Street	Newburyport	01950	Essex County	Newburyport	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 465-4431	584	61	9.5	8.9%	514 (88.0%)	4 (0.7%)	42 (7.2%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.9%)								(n/a)	59.5						59.5	63.3						63.3					$22,768
Salisbury Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	100 Lafayette Rd.	Salisbury	01952	Essex County	Triton	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 463-5852	386	43	9.0	42.9%	314 (81.3%)	13 (3.4%)	39 (10.1%)	9 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	60.4	355^th of 899 public elementary schools	60.5%		49.3	461^st of 906 public elementary schools	49.1%	106	46.5	50.0	41.0	38.8			43.6	40.9	52.2	41.0	52.2			47.5	56.4		56.4		$25,374
Edward G. Molin Elementary School	Public	4-5	70 Low Street	Newburyport	01950	Essex County	Newburyport	No	No	No	No	(978) 463-8212	310	33	9.4	10.2%	275 (88.7%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (5.2%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.2%)	52.4	429^th of 899 public elementary schools	52.3%		61.9	348^th of 906 public elementary schools	61.6%	81		36.7	42.0				39.3		43.0	41.4				42.2	46.0		46.0		$22,856
River Valley Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	2 Perry Way	Newburyport	01950	Essex County	River Valley Charter (District)	Yes	No	No	Yes	(978) 465-0065	288	25	11.4	2.1%	243 (84.4%)	2 (0.7%)	19 (6.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	20 (6.9%)	56.6	389^th of 899 public elementary schools	56.7%		58.2	373^rd of 906 public elementary schools	58.8%	16	54.6	56.7	51.6	51.6	84.4	78.8	63.2	33.3	23.3	32.3	32.3	68.8	81.8	45.8	64.5	81.8	73.4	78.8	$18,073
Newbury Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	63 Hanover Street	Newbury	01951	Essex County	Triton	No	No	No	No	(978) 465-5353	424	40	10.7	12.6%	380 (89.6%)	3 (0.7%)	21 (5.0%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.8%)	81	161^st of 899 public elementary schools	82.1%		78.1	202^nd of 906 public elementary schools	77.7%	41	57.1	53.1	57.7	72.3			59.7	60.9	55.1	44.2	74.5			58.5	71.2		71.2		$25,101

Frequently Asked Questions about Charles C Cashman Elementary

What schools do graduates of Charles C Cashman Elementary attend?

Students who attend Charles C Cashman Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Amesbury Middle
High : Amesbury High

Is Charles C Cashman Elementary a good school?

Charles C Cashman Elementary ranks 494^th of 899 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Charles C Cashman Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 413 students attended Charles C Cashman Elementary.

What district is Charles C Cashman Elementary in?

Amesbury

What is the racial makeup of Charles C Cashman Elementary?

Students at Charles C Cashman Elementary are 81% White, 15% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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