Very Good
#151 of 542 schools in ME
Top 28% in state
Cascade Brook School
Elementary School · Rsu 09 · Farmington, ME
A Rsu 09 elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
162 Learning Ln, Farmington, ME 04938
- Math 79% proficient (2022)
- Reading 79% proficient (2022)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cascade Brook School score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2012–2022), then recovered 35 points since 2019, reaching 79% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Cascade Brook 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,535/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Farmington), 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
$54,281
Median home value
$169,300
Median rent
$910/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04938; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 2–5 | Not available | 182 | Compare → |
| Cape Cod Hill Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 170 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rsu 09
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,764NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cascade Brook School is listed in RSU 09; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cascade Brook School
Cascade Brook School is a public elementary school in Farmington, ME, part of Rsu 09, serving approximately 264 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #151 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cascade Brook School
What grades does Cascade Brook School serve?
Cascade Brook School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Cascade Brook School?
Cascade Brook School has an enrollment of approximately 264 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascade Brook School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cascade Brook School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cascade Brook School rank in ME?
Cascade Brook School ranks #151 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Cascade Brook School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cascade Brook School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Cascade Brook School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cascade Brook School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Cascade Brook School a charter school?
No, Cascade Brook School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cascade Brook School a Title I school?
No, Cascade Brook School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cascade Brook School?
59.8% of students at Cascade Brook 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
- 264
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.1%
- Phone
- (207) 778-4821
- Area population (ZIP 04938)
- 10,368
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 04938; 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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