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#238 of 542 schools in ME
Top 44% in state
Cony Middle School
Middle School · Augusta Public Schools · Augusta, ME
An Augusta Public Schools middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
60 Pierce Drive, Augusta, ME 04330
- Math 76% proficient (2022)
- Reading 79% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cony Middle School score 78% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 36 points since 2019, reaching 78% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cony Middle 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 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,341/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Augusta), 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
$55,158
Median home value
$197,600
Median rent
$912/mo
College educated
28.1%
Homeownership
63.5%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04330; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spurwink-chelseaPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 4.0 mi | 26 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Augusta Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,789NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cony Middle School is listed in Augusta Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cony Middle School
Cony Middle School is a public middle school in Augusta, ME, part of Augusta Public Schools, serving approximately 329 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #238 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cony Middle School
What grades does Cony Middle School serve?
Cony Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Cony Middle School?
Cony Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 329 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cony Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cony Middle School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cony Middle School rank in ME?
Cony Middle School ranks #238 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Cony Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cony Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Cony Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cony Middle School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Cony Middle School a charter school?
No, Cony Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cony Middle School a Title I school?
No, Cony Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cony Middle School?
44.7% of students at Cony Middle 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 329
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Kennebec County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.7%
- Phone
- (207) 626-2460
- Area population (ZIP 04330)
- 26,517
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 04330; 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, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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