Congin School

410 Bridge Street
Westbrook, ME 04092
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 289 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 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50% in ME
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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:

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School Overview

Congin School's student population of 289 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
289 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#400 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Congin School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Congin School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Congin School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Congin School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Congin School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Asian
5%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Congin School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Congin School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
21%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Congin School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
66%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Congin School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Congin School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Congin School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
289 students attend Congin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Congin School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
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 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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