Excellent
#39 of 542 schools in ME
Top 7% in state
C K Burns School
Elementary School · Saco Public Schools · Saco, ME
A Saco Public Schools elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
135 Middle Street, Saco, ME 04072
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 84% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at C K Burns School score 83% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 85%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 32 points since 2019, reaching 83% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where C K Burns 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 76Very Walkable
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,173/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Saco), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,328
Median home value
$370,300
Median rent
$1,268/mo
College educated
40.5%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04072; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The School at SweetserPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | 4–12 | 1.1 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Biddeford Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 3–4 | 2.4 mi | 329 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Saco Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $20,163NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
C K Burns School is listed in Saco Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About C K Burns School
C K Burns School is a public elementary school in Saco, ME, part of Saco Public Schools, serving approximately 609 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #39 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about C K Burns School
What grades does C K Burns School serve?
C K Burns School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend C K Burns School?
C K Burns School has an enrollment of approximately 609 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C K Burns School?
The student-teacher ratio at C K Burns School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does C K Burns School rank in ME?
C K Burns School ranks #39 of 542 schools in ME.
What is C K Burns School's MySchoolScout rating?
C K Burns School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 C K Burns School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, C K Burns School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is C K Burns School a charter school?
No, C K Burns School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is C K Burns School a Title I school?
No, C K Burns School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for C K Burns School?
28.2% of students at C K Burns 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 609
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (207) 284-5081
- Area population (ZIP 04072)
- 20,636
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 04072; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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