Burchard A Dunn School

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Burchard A Dunn School ranks 106 th of 288 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Burchard A Dunn School is an elementary school located in New Gloucester, Maine, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 349 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Admin District 15, which is ranked 52 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Burchard A Dunn School has consistently performed well on state assessments, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, 65.91% of Burchard A Dunn students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 70.73% for the district and 65.43% for the state. In Mathematics, 61.74% of Burchard A Dunn students were proficient or better, higher than the district (50.45%) and state (47.21%) averages. However, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 14.3% in 2021-2022 to 23.4% in 2023-2024, which is a concern.

Burchard A Dunn School serves a more economically diverse student population compared to some of the nearby top-performing schools in Yarmouth and Cumberland districts. While the school generally outperforms the district and state averages, it lags behind the top-performing schools in these neighboring districts. By addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate and learning from the best practices of these higher-performing schools, Burchard A Dunn can continue to improve and provide an excellent education for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

667 Morse Road
New Gloucester, ME 04260

(207) 657-5050

District: Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Admin District 15

SchoolDigger Rank:
106^th of 288 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,787

Students who attend Burchard A Dunn School usually attend:

Middle:	Gray-New Gloucester Middle School
High:	Gray-New Gloucester High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 349

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.3%

African American:

3.4%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Burchard A Dunn School ranks better than 63.2% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.68. (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 Burchard A Dunn School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Admin District 15. Racial makeup is: White (90.3%), African American (3.4%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Burchard A Dunn School is 14.1, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Admin District 15! (See more...)

Compare Burchard A Dunn School employs 24.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Burchard A Dunn School is $20,787, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Admin District 15! (See more...)

Schooldigger Rankings:

Burchard A Dunn School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Admin District 15:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Admin District 15 52^nd of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Burchard A Dunn School

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Rank History for all students at Burchard A Dunn School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2006	57.57	70^th	192	63.5%
2007	53.23	92^nd	198	53.5%
2008	57.46	74^th	195	62.1%
2009	53.28	91^st	209	56.5%
2010	54.48	86^th	193	55.4%
2011	48.06	105^th	186	43.5%
2012	52.11	117^th	258	54.7%
2013	61.09	87^th	261	66.7%
2015	75.09	78^th	284	72.5%
2016	72.97	48^th	255	81.2%
2017	67.98	64^th	256	75.0%
2018	68.94	56^th	254	78.0%
2019	77.62	40^th	258	84.5%
2021	53.18	101^st	228	55.7%
2022	68.50	59^th	210	71.9%
2023	83.65	53^rd	290	81.7%
2024	66.68	106^th	288	63.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Burchard A Dunn School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	70.41	31^st	153	79.7%
2021	52.61	40^th	90	55.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Burchard A Dunn School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	74.69	29^th	153	81.0%
2021	78.52	19^th	90	78.9%

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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 Burchard A Dunn School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	369	9	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	382
2000	383	11	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	396
2001	387	8	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	397
2002	307	12	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	321
2003	307	12	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	321
2004	440	9	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	452
2005	417	12	1	3	5	n/a	n/a	438
2006	393	6	2	1	6	n/a	n/a	408
2007	386	3	3	1	7	n/a	n/a	400
2008	406	4	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	417
2009	431	6	4	5	1	n/a	n/a	447
2010	321	2	2	5	3	n/a	n/a	333
2011	312	3	8	4	2	0	3	332
2012	316	4	5	2	0	0	3	330
2013	365	3	3	6	0	0	5	382
2014	351	6	7	4	0	0	11	379
2015	371	8	6	6	1	0	11	403
2016	384	4	3	5	0	0	17	413
2017	340	4	3	8	0	1	16	372
2018	338	4	5	4	0	1	17	369
2019	327	4	3	5	0	0	12	351
2020	320	3	1	3	1	0	14	342
2021	283	5	0	5	0	0	14	307
2022	297	4	0	6	0	0	19	326
2023	316	7	0	8	1	0	14	346
2024	315	12	3	6	2	0	11	349

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 Burchard A Dunn School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	382	22.0	17.4	23.6
2000	396	25.7	15.4	24.2
2001	397	26.3	15.1	20.4
2002	321	21.6	14.9	25.2
2003	321	21.6	14.9	25.2
2004	452	28.1	16.1	31.9
2005	438	27.7	15.8	29
2006	408	27.7	14.7	30.6
2007	400	28.4	14.1	24.5
2008	417	36.2	11.5	29.3
2009	447	28.1	15.9	29.5
2010	333	20.2	16.4	30.9
2011	332	22.7	14.6	33.1
2012	330	21.9	15.0	n/a
2013	382	23.9	15.9	37.4
2014	379	26.8	14.1	35.6
2015	403	26.0	15.5	34.2
2016	413	26.0	15.8	34.6
2017	372	26.4	14.0	38.7
2018	369	25.4	14.5	32.8
2019	351	24.8	14.1	24.2
2020	342	26.9	12.7	28.9
2021	307	24.0	12.7	28
2022	326	24.0	13.5	30.4
2023	346	24.9	13.8	21.4
2024	349	24.7	14.1	30.9

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 Burchard A Dunn School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	382	22.0	17.4	23.6
2000	396	25.7	15.4	24.2
2001	397	26.3	15.1	20.4
2002	321	21.6	14.9	25.2
2003	321	21.6	14.9	25.2
2004	452	28.1	16.1	31.9
2005	438	27.7	15.8	29
2006	408	27.7	14.7	30.6
2007	400	28.4	14.1	24.5
2008	417	36.2	11.5	29.3
2009	447	28.1	15.9	29.5
2010	333	20.2	16.4	30.9
2011	332	22.7	14.6	33.1
2012	330	21.9	15.0	n/a
2013	382	23.9	15.9	37.4
2014	379	26.8	14.1	35.6
2015	403	26.0	15.5	34.2
2016	413	26.0	15.8	34.6
2017	372	26.4	14.0	38.7
2018	369	25.4	14.5	32.8
2019	351	24.8	14.1	24.2
2020	342	26.9	12.7	28.9
2021	307	24.0	12.7	28
2022	326	24.0	13.5	30.4
2023	346	24.9	13.8	21.4
2024	349	24.7	14.1	30.9

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 Burchard A Dunn School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$12,560
2019	$13,913
2020	$14,616
2021	$17,415
2022	$16,453
2023	$16,457
2024	$20,787

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Burchard A Dunn School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 40^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 53^rd of 290 Elementary schools	2.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Burchard A Dunn School)	66.1	88.5	22.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Admin District 15)	61.5	88.2	26.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Burchard A Dunn School)	51.2	85.5	34.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Admin District 15)	41	85.2	44.2%
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	351	346	1.4%
African American	4	7	75%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	5	8	60%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	327	316	3.4%
Two or More Races	12	14	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.2%	21.4%	2.8%

Schools Near Burchard A Dunn School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MEA English Language Arts (2024)	MEA Mathematics (2024)	MEA Science (2024)	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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Burchard A Dunn School	Public	PK, KG-4	667 Morse Road	New Gloucester	04260	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Admin District 15	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 657-5050	349	25	14.1	30.9%	315 (90.3%)	12 (3.4%)	6 (1.7%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)	66.7	106^th of 288 public elementary schools	63.2%		83.6	53^rd of 290 public elementary schools	81.7%	53	65.9	61.7		$20,787
Pownal Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	587 Elmwood Road	Pownal	04069	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 05	No	No	No	No	(207) 688-4832	89	10	8.8	12.4%	79 (88.8%)	2 (2.2%)	5 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.4%)	98	2^nd of 288 public elementary schools	99.3%		78.9	63^rd of 290 public elementary schools	78.3%	61	87.5	82.5		$30,187
Russell School	Public	K-2	8 Gray Park	Gray	04039	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Admin District 15	No	No	No	No	(207) 657-4929	202	20	10.3	38.6%	183 (90.6%)	5 (2.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.5%)								(n/a)				$25,134
Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	25 Shaker Rd	Gray	04039	Cumberland County	Fiddlehead School of Arts and Sciences	Yes	No	No	Yes	(207) 688-3727	197	12	16.5	9.1%	182 (92.4%)	3 (1.5%)	3 (1.5%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	48	173^rd of 288 public elementary schools	39.9%		55.1	146^th of 290 public elementary schools	49.7%	27	66.7	43.7	35.1	$12,416
Memorial School	Public	K-2	86 Intervale Road	New Gloucester	04260	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Admin District 15	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 926-4322	190	17	10.9	30.0%	185 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)								(n/a)				$24,391
Greely Middle School 4-5	Public	4-5	351 Tuttle Road	Cumberland	04021	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 51/Maine School Admin District 51	No	No	No	No	(207) 829-4815	361	29	12.6	3.3%	326 (90.3%)	2 (0.6%)	10 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.5%)								(n/a)	86.0	78.3	50.3	$24,623
Mabel I Wilson School	Public	PK, KG-3	353 Tuttle Road	Cumberland	04021	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 51/Maine School Admin District 51	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 829-4825	737	62	11.9	1.8%	672 (91.2%)	3 (0.4%)	23 (3.1%)	8 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.1%)	91.6	20^th of 288 public elementary schools	93.1%		93.3	14^th of 290 public elementary schools	95.2%	6	76.2	84.0		$25,706
William H Rowe School	Public	PK, KG-1	52 School Street	Yarmouth	04096	Cumberland County	Yarmouth Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 846-3771	265	23	11.3	6.8%	230 (86.8%)	5 (1.9%)	13 (4.9%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.9%)								(n/a)				$26,470
Yarmouth Elementary School	Public	2-5	121 McCartney Street	Yarmouth	04096	Cumberland County	Yarmouth Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 846-3391	466	36	12.8	5.6%	395 (84.8%)	11 (2.4%)	21 (4.5%)	10 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (6.0%)	95.6	7^th of 288 public elementary schools	97.6%		95.6	8^th of 290 public elementary schools	97.2%	1	83.5	86.7	50.0	$26,161
Morse Street School	Public	PK, KG-2	21 Morse Street	Freeport	04032	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 05	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 865-6361	316	27	11.6	22.2%	254 (80.4%)	25 (7.9%)	22 (7.0%)	11 (3.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)								(n/a)				$21,981

Frequently Asked Questions about Burchard A Dunn School

What schools do graduates of Burchard A Dunn School attend?

Students who attend Burchard A Dunn School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gray-New Gloucester Middle School
High : Gray-New Gloucester High School

Is Burchard A Dunn School a good school?

Burchard A Dunn School ranks 106^th of 288 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Burchard A Dunn School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 349 students attended Burchard A Dunn School.

What district is Burchard A Dunn School in?

Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Admin District 15

What is the racial makeup of Burchard A Dunn School?

Students at Burchard A Dunn School are 90% White, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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