Andrew B. Cushman School serves 131 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Andrew B. Cushman School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Andrew B. Cushman School's student population of 131 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Andrew B. Cushman School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
8%
24%
Black
1%
10%
White
79%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Andrew B. Cushman School?
131 students attend Andrew B. Cushman School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Andrew B. Cushman School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Andrew B. Cushman School?
Andrew B. Cushman School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Andrew B. Cushman School offer ?
Andrew B. Cushman School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Andrew B. Cushman School part of?
Andrew B. Cushman School is part of Dartmouth School District.
In what neighborhood is Andrew B. Cushman School located?
Andrew B. Cushman School is located in the Bliss Corner neighborhood of South Dartmouth, MA. There are 1 other public schools located in Bliss Corner.
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