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Cony Middle School

60 Pierce Drive, Augusta, ME 04330Augusta Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
320
Students
Total enrolled
$17,884
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 25% vs nat'l
11.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 26% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 15% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 320 students in grades 07–08 in Augusta, Maine.
25% above average funding
District spends $17,884 per pupil, 25% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Cony Middle School is a mid-sized middle in Augusta, Maine, serving grades 07–08 with 320 students. The district invests $17,884 per student — 25% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Cony Middle School

320
Total Students
11.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
50%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution156 male · 164 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility50%
National avg 52% · 160 students
Student Composition
89%
Asian2%
White89%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black2%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 230264023175

Academic Outcomes at Cony Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 44th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 04330

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,884Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,884
State avg
$25,124
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,869
Student Support$3,398
Administration$2,146
Operations$2,683
Other$1,788
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,884 spent per student, an estimated $7,923 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
57%
40%
State government
56.8%
Local (property tax)
40.4%
Federal programs
2.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,884/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Sylvio J Gilbert SchoolLincoln SchoolFarrington SchoolLillian Parks Hussey School
↓
High School
Cony
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyKennebec County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAugusta Public Schools →
Phone: (207)626-2460
NCES ID: 230264023175
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Augusta seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Augusta Public Schools
High
Cony
685 students · 09–12
● 43 opp40% FRL
Elem
Sylvio J Gilbert School
335 students · PK–06
● 43 opp57% FRL
Elem
Lincoln School
310 students · KG–06
● 43 opp57% FRL
Elem
Farrington School
303 students · KG–06
● 43 opp61% FRL
Elem
Lillian Parks Hussey School
260 students · KG–06
● 43 opp40% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
60 Pierce Drive, Augusta, ME 04330
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.