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#455 of 542 schools in ME

Albion Elementary School

Elementary School · Rsu 49/msad 49 · Albion, ME

A Rsu 49/msad 49 elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

20 School Street, Albion, ME 04910

  • Math 65% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 75% proficient (2022)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics2.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency70% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)78% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$16,249
Chronic Absenteeism26.1%

Students at Albion Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 78%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency75%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 28 points since 2019, reaching 70% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

54.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Albion Elementary 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low190/100K

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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

$57,356

Median home value

$207,900

Median rent

$703/mo

College educated

19.6%

Homeownership

76.4%

Poverty rate

19.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04910; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 in RSU 49/MSAD 49

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Benton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.51–6Not available515Compare →
Clinton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–6Not available241Compare →
Fairfield Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–KNot available111Compare →

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 49/msad 49

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$16,249NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Albion Elementary School is listed in RSU 49/MSAD 49; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Albion Elementary School

Albion Elementary School is a public elementary school in Albion, ME, part of Rsu 49/msad 49, serving approximately 111 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #455 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Albion Elementary School

What grades does Albion Elementary School serve?

Albion Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Albion Elementary School?

Albion Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 111 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Albion Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Albion Elementary School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Albion Elementary School rank in ME?

Albion Elementary School ranks #455 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Albion Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Albion Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Albion Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Albion Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Albion Elementary School a charter school?

No, Albion Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Albion Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Albion Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Albion Elementary School?

54.1% of students at Albion Elementary 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 – 6th
Enrollment
111
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Kennebec County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.1%
Area population (ZIP 04910)
2,358
Area average commute
33.4 min
Area median age
50.8
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 04910; 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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