Excellent
#69 of 542 schools in ME
Top 13% in state
Academy Hill School
Elementary School · Rsu 09 · Wilton, ME
A Rsu 09 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
585 Depot St, Wilton, ME 04294
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 87% proficient (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Academy Hill School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 78%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2012–2022), then recovered 50 points since 2019, reaching 85% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Academy Hill 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated952/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wilton), 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
$61,016
Median home value
$183,000
Median rent
$495/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
77.6%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04294; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Cod Hill Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 170 | Compare → |
| Cascade Brook SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 3–5 | Not available | 264 | Compare → |
| W G Mallett SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | PK–2 | Not available | 323 | 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.
Rsu 09
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,764NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Academy Hill School is listed in RSU 09; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academy Hill School
Academy Hill School is a public elementary school in Wilton, ME, part of Rsu 09, serving approximately 182 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #69 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy Hill School
What grades does Academy Hill School serve?
Academy Hill School serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Academy Hill School?
Academy Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy Hill School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Academy Hill School rank in ME?
Academy Hill School ranks #69 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Academy Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Academy Hill School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy Hill School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Academy Hill School a charter school?
No, Academy Hill School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Academy Hill School a Title I school?
No, Academy Hill School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy Hill School?
53.8% of students at Academy Hill 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
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 182
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (207) 645-4488
- Area population (ZIP 04294)
- 3,978
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 04294; 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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