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#187 of 542 schools in ME

Top 34% in state

Burchard a Dunn School

Elementary School · Rsu 15/msad 15 · New Gloucester, ME

A Rsu 15/msad 15 elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

667 Morse Road, New Gloucester, ME 04260

  • Math 86% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 89% proficient (2022)
  • 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency86% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency89% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency88% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)84% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$17,176
Chronic Absenteeism13.2%

Students at Burchard a Dunn School score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 84%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency86%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency89%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 29 points since 2019, reaching 88% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
61%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
56%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
82%
ELA
88%
2021*
Math
82%
ELA
88%
2022
Math
86%
ELA
89%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

30.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Burchard a Dunn School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low109/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$107,781

Median home value

$316,800

Median rent

$1,270/mo

College educated

32.7%

Homeownership

88.3%

Poverty rate

1.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04260; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Wfs PinelandPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–10.2 mi9Compare →
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Russell SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3K–23.7 mi202Compare →
Fiddlehead School of Arts & ScienceCharter · enrollment unverified6.7PK–83.8 mi197Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Rsu 15/msad 15

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$17,176NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Burchard a Dunn School is listed in RSU 15/MSAD 15; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Burchard a Dunn School

Burchard a Dunn School is a public elementary school in New Gloucester, ME, part of Rsu 15/msad 15, serving approximately 349 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #187 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Burchard a Dunn School

What grades does Burchard a Dunn School serve?

Burchard a Dunn School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Burchard a Dunn School?

Burchard a Dunn School has an enrollment of approximately 349 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Burchard a Dunn School?

The student-teacher ratio at Burchard a Dunn School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Burchard a Dunn School rank in ME?

Burchard a Dunn School ranks #187 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Burchard a Dunn School's MySchoolScout rating?

Burchard a Dunn School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Burchard a Dunn School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Burchard a Dunn School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Burchard a Dunn School a charter school?

No, Burchard a Dunn School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Burchard a Dunn School a Title I school?

No, Burchard a Dunn School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burchard a Dunn School?

30.9% of students at Burchard a Dunn School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
349
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Cumberland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.2%
Area population (ZIP 04260)
5,733
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
44.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 04260; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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