Excellent
#58 of 542 schools in ME
Top 11% in state
Adams School
Elementary School · Castine Public Schools · Castine, ME
A Castine Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
PO Box 29, Castine, ME 04421
- Math 90% proficient (2022)
- Reading 90% proficient (2022)
- 6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Adams School score 90% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 91%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2019, reaching 90% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (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 28 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Adams 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low153/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,500
Median home value
$557,700
Median rent
$1,028/mo
College educated
75.6%
Homeownership
81.5%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04421; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooksville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–8 | 2.1 mi | 40 | 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.
Castine Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $23,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Adams School is listed in Castine Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Adams School
Adams School is a public elementary school in Castine, ME, part of Castine Public Schools, serving approximately 54 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #58 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Adams School
What grades does Adams School serve?
Adams School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Adams School?
Adams School has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams School is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Adams School rank in ME?
Adams School ranks #58 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Adams School's MySchoolScout rating?
Adams 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 Adams School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Adams School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Adams School a charter school?
No, Adams School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Adams School a Title I school?
No, Adams School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Adams School?
5.6% of students at Adams 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 54
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hancock County
- Phone
- (207) 326-8608
- Area population (ZIP 04421)
- 1,222
- Area median age
- 21
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 04421; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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