Summary:
The 04563 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Cushing Community School, which serves students from grades K-5. This small school has consistently high academic performance, outpacing both the Regional School Unit 13 district and the state of Maine in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency.
Cushing Community School has seen a remarkable improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 150th out of 290 Maine elementary schools in 2022-2023 to an impressive 19th out of 289 in 2024-2025, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This dramatic rise in the rankings is a testament to the school's commitment to providing a high-quality education to its students. With a low student-teacher ratio of 7.3, the school is able to deliver exceptional academic results, with 79.49% proficiency in ELA and 74.36% in Math, far exceeding the district and state averages.
While the school's academic performance is a standout, it does face some challenges, such as a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4% in the 2023-2024 school year. This is an area that the school may need to address through targeted interventions to improve student attendance and ensure that all students have the opportunity to benefit from the school's exceptional educational environment.
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