Very Good
#116 of 542 schools in ME
Top 21% in state
Kate Furbish Elementary School
Elementary School · Brunswick Public Schools · Brunswick, ME
A Brunswick Public Schools elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
75 Jordan Ave, Brunswick, ME 04011
- Math 67% proficient (2010)
- Reading 72% proficient (2010)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kate Furbish Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 84%).
2010 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2009, reaching 70% in 2010, across a 2-year record (2009–2010).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2010) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2010)
Based on 4 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kate Furbish Elementary 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,262/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brunswick), 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
$74,102
Median home value
$343,600
Median rent
$1,341/mo
College educated
52.4%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04011; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Williams-cone SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| Woodside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 318 | 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.
Brunswick Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,082NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kate Furbish Elementary School is listed in Brunswick Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kate Furbish Elementary School
Kate Furbish Elementary School is a public elementary school in Brunswick, ME, part of Brunswick Public Schools, serving approximately 638 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #116 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kate Furbish Elementary School
What grades does Kate Furbish Elementary School serve?
Kate Furbish Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Kate Furbish Elementary School?
Kate Furbish Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 638 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kate Furbish Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kate Furbish Elementary School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kate Furbish Elementary School rank in ME?
Kate Furbish Elementary School ranks #116 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Kate Furbish Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kate Furbish Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Kate Furbish Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kate Furbish Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
Is Kate Furbish Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kate Furbish Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kate Furbish Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kate Furbish Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kate Furbish Elementary School?
30.9% of students at Kate Furbish Elementary 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 638
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.9%
- Phone
- (207) 319-1970
- Area population (ZIP 04011)
- 22,081
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 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 04011; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2010; directory SY 2023–24
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