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#393 of 542 schools in ME
Lillian Parks Hussey School
Elementary School · Augusta Public Schools · Augusta, ME
An Augusta Public Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
12 Gedney Street, Augusta, ME 04330
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 87% proficient (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lillian Parks Hussey School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 84%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 23 points since 2019, reaching 85% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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 26 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lillian Parks Hussey 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 30Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farrington SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| St Michael SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 151 | Compare → |
| Sylvio J Gilbert SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 319 | Compare → |
| Lincoln SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 295 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Augusta Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Lillian Parks Hussey School is listed in Augusta Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lillian Parks Hussey School
Lillian Parks Hussey School is a public elementary school in Augusta, ME, part of Augusta Public Schools, serving approximately 242 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #393 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lillian Parks Hussey School
What grades does Lillian Parks Hussey School serve?
Lillian Parks Hussey School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Lillian Parks Hussey School?
Lillian Parks Hussey School has an enrollment of approximately 242 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lillian Parks Hussey School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lillian Parks Hussey School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lillian Parks Hussey School rank in ME?
Lillian Parks Hussey School ranks #393 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Lillian Parks Hussey School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lillian Parks Hussey School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Lillian Parks Hussey School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lillian Parks Hussey School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lillian Parks Hussey School a charter school?
No, Lillian Parks Hussey School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lillian Parks Hussey School a Title I school?
No, Lillian Parks Hussey School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lillian Parks Hussey School?
33.1% of students at Lillian Parks Hussey 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 242
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Kennebec County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.0%
- Phone
- (207) 626-2461
- 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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