Serving 242 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lillian Parks Hussey School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lillian Parks Hussey School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lillian Parks Hussey School's student population of 242 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Lillian Parks Hussey School ranks within the top 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lillian Parks Hussey School is 0.32, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#201 out of 512 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
5%
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
82%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lillian Parks Hussey School's ranking?
Lillian Parks Hussey School is ranked #201 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Lillian Parks Hussey School often compared to?
Lillian Parks Hussey Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Lillian Parks Hussey School?
242 students attend Lillian Parks Hussey School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Lillian Parks Hussey School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lillian Parks Hussey School?
Lillian Parks Hussey School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lillian Parks Hussey School offer ?
Lillian Parks Hussey School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lillian Parks Hussey School part of?
Lillian Parks Hussey School is part of Augusta School District.
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