Cushing Community School vs Oceanside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cushing Community School
Cushing · Public elementary · Grades K–5
74 students
Oceanside Middle School
Thomaston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
307 students
| Measure | Cushing Community School Cushing, Maine | Oceanside Middle School Thomaston, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #241 of 312 | #66 of 84 |
| National rank | #29187 of 50,301 | #8654 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 74 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 74 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.4% | 52.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 8.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 21% |
| city | Cushing | Thomaston |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oceanside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 44.1).
- •Cushing Community School does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 21%).
- •Oceanside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 44.5%).
- •Oceanside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.1% vs 55.4%).
- •Oceanside Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 8.2).
- •Oceanside Middle School is the larger school with 307 students compared with 74.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cushing Community School better than Oceanside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Oceanside Middle School ranks higher (45.3 vs 44.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cushing Community School and Oceanside Middle School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Cushing and Thomaston in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cushing Community School: 74. Oceanside Middle School: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cushing Community School and Oceanside Middle School rank in Maine?
Cushing Community School is 241st of 312 and Oceanside Middle School is 66th of 84 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).