Serving 304 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Congin School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Congin School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Congin School's student population of 304 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
304 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Congin School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Congin School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#400 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
20%
4%
White
69%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Congin School's ranking?
Congin School is ranked #400 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Congin School often compared to?
Congin Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saccarappa School, Oxford-cumberland Canal School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Congin School?
304 students attend Congin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Congin School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Congin School?
Congin School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Congin School offer ?
Congin School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Congin School part of?
Congin School is part of Westbrook Public Schools School District.
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